CPT/HCPCS 36415 · Minor procedure or supply
How much should routine venipuncture (blood draw) cost?
$9–$24
Based on the national Medicare reference rate (~$3) at a typical commercial multiple of 3×–8×. This is an order-of-magnitude estimate, not a quote — your hospital's actual contracted rate may differ.
Why prices vary for this
Small supplies and quick procedures are where hospital markups are most extreme in percentage terms — a $3 blood draw billed at $50+ is common and easy to prove with the Hospital Price Transparency Rule.
Excessive supply markup
BillMender flags charges billed at many multiples of a typical reference price.
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