CPT 36415

Laboratory

Blood draw from a vein (common lab sample collection)

Medicare Rate

$3

Federal baseline rate

Hospital Charges

$15 - $75

Typical facility range

Outpatient Charges

$10 - $40

Outpatient/clinic range

Official Description

Collection of venous blood by venipuncture

Common Billing Errors

Watch for these issues when reviewing your bill

  • Billed multiple times for single blood draw
  • Charged separately when should be bundled
  • Hospital markup significantly above cost

What to Look For

Tips for reviewing this charge on your bill

  • Check for duplicate charges on same date
  • Verify only charged once per encounter
  • Compare to typical lab draw costs

How to Dispute This Charge

  1. 1

    Request an Itemized Bill

    Ask your provider for a detailed bill showing all CPT codes and individual charges.

  2. 2

    Compare to Typical Costs

    Check if your charge falls within the typical range. Excessive charges may be negotiable.

  3. 3

    Check for Errors

    Review the common billing errors listed above and verify the service was actually performed.

  4. 4

    Generate a Dispute Letter

    Use our free tool to create a professional dispute letter citing specific concerns.

Quick Facts

Category

Laboratory

CPT Code

36415

Medicare Rate

$3

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