Blood Work / CBC (Complete Blood Count)

A routine blood test that measures red blood cells, white blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and platelets. One of the most commonly ordered laboratory tests.

Price Comparison

Average Cost (Uninsured)$200

Average Cost (Insured)$50

Fair Price Range$10 – $100

Medicare Reimbursement$11

Detailed Breakdown

Average Cost (Insured)

$50

Average Cost (Uninsured)

$200

Medicare Reimbursement Rate

$11

Fair Price Range

$10 – $100

Common CPT Codes

850258502736415

Negotiation Tips

Blood work is one of the most overcharged services in healthcare -- Medicare pays about $11 for a CBC, so any charge over $50 is excessive
Hospital labs charge 5-10x more than independent labs for identical tests -- Quest and Labcorp cash prices are typically $10-30
Check for a separate venipuncture charge (36415) which is the blood draw itself -- it should not exceed $15-25
If multiple tests were run from a single blood draw, you should only see one venipuncture charge

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