How much does Blood draw (venipuncture) cost in North Carolina?

Blood draw (venipuncture) · CPT 36415 · State: North Carolina

In North Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for Blood draw (venipuncture) is about $5, with most between $4 and $8 ($5 cash/self-pay). Based on 57 North Carolina hospitals — 69% lower than the national typical of $16. Hospital list charges run about $9 (1.8× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$5
North Carolina · $4–$8
Cash / self-pay
$5
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$9
1.8× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 57 North Carolina hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Blood draw (venipuncture) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Blood draw (venipuncture) cost in North Carolina — FAQs

How much does a Blood draw (venipuncture) cost in North Carolina?

In North Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Blood draw (venipuncture) is about $5, with most between $4 and $8, based on 57 North Carolina hospitals. That's 69% lower than the national typical of $16.

How much does a Blood draw (venipuncture) cost without insurance in North Carolina?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Blood draw (venipuncture) in North Carolina run around $5. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $9), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my North Carolina hospital bill for a Blood draw (venipuncture) so high?

North Carolina hospital "list" charges for a Blood draw (venipuncture) run about $9 — roughly 1.8× the $5 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.

Can I negotiate the cost of a Blood draw (venipuncture) in North Carolina?

Yes. If a North Carolina hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $5), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real North Carolina hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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