Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample Cost in North Carolina

What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 97 North Carolina hospitals. CPT 36415. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.

📊 Median $13.70 📉 Low $3.90 📈 High $65.37 🏥 97 hospitals 🏛️ 66 with insurance contracts

Hospital comparison — North Carolina

Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 60 of 97 hospitals.

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HospitalCashBCBSAetnaCignaUHCCenteneHumanaMultiPlanHealth Net
HUGH CHATHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
ELKIN
$3.90 ————————
ATRIUM HEALTH WAKE FOREST BAPTIST DAVIE MEDICAL CENTER
BERMUDA RUN
$4.42 $2.00$2.09$2.70$3.60$2.00$4.83$7.95—
CAPE FEAR VALLEY HIGHSMITH-RAINEY SPECIALTY HOSPITAL
FAYETTEVILLE
$4.50 $64.20$9.53$60.00$35.00$9.34$10.27$82.00—
ATRIUM HEALTH STANLY
ALBERMARLE
$4.55 $2.75$2.41$3.94$1.60$1.10$9.27$8.54$4.82
ATRIUM HEALTH PINEVILLE
CHARLOTTE
$4.55 $2.10$2.41$3.94$1.36—$9.27$8.36$4.02
ATRIUM HEALTH WAKE FOREST BAPTIST HIGH POINT MEDICAL CENTER
HIGH POINT
$4.55 $1.72$2.71$4.99$4.01$1.66$8.45$8.18—
ATRIUM HEALTH WAKE FOREST BAPTIST WILKES MEDICAL CENTER
NORTH WILKESBORO
$4.55 $3.50$3.45$4.76$4.01$4.01—$8.36—
ATRIUM HEALTH UNION WEST
MONROE
$4.55 $2.10$2.41$3.94$1.22$1.21$9.27$8.64$4.02
ATRIUM HEALTH KINGS MOUNTAIN
SHELBY
$4.55 $2.10$2.41$3.94$1.90$1.31$9.27$8.64$4.02
ATRIUM HEALTH UNIVERSITY CITY
CHARLOTTE
$4.55 $2.09$2.41$3.94$1.37—$9.27$8.36$4.02
ATRIUM HEALTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHARLOTTE
CHARLOTTE
$4.55 $1.73$1.73$1.73$2.73$2.02$1.73——
ATRIUM HEALTH CABARRUS
CONCORD
$4.55 $2.10$2.41$3.94$1.16$1.14$9.27$8.64$4.02
ATRIUM HEALTH WAKE FOREST BAPTIST
WINSTON SALEM
$4.55 $2.06$2.15$2.78$3.07$2.05$4.97$8.18—
CAROLINAS REHABILITATION MOUNT HOLLY
BELMONT
$4.55 $2.10$4.31$3.94$2.73$2.73$9.27$8.36$4.02
ATRIUM HEALTH WAKE FOREST BAPTIST LEXINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
LEXINGTON
$4.55 $1.33$2.58$3.95$3.57$1.39$8.00$8.18—
ATRIUM HEALTH MERCY
CHARLOTTE
$4.55 $2.10$2.41$3.94$2.73$2.02$9.27$8.36$4.02
ATRIUM HEALTH CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER
CHARLOTTE
$4.55 $2.10$2.41$3.94$2.73$2.02$9.27$8.18$4.02
ATRIUM HEALTH LINCOLN
LINCOLNTON
$4.55 $2.10$2.41$3.94$1.51$1.04$9.27$8.64$4.02
ATRIUM HEALTH LEVINE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
CHARLOTTE
$4.55 $3.79$2.41$4.60$2.73$2.02$9.27$8.18$4.02
ATRIUM HEALTH ANSON
WADESBORO
$4.55 $2.10$2.41$3.94$2.01$1.39$9.27$8.64$4.02
CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
MULBERRY ST SW LENOIR
$4.80 ————————
ALLEGHANY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
DOCTORS STREET SPARTA
$5.00 $6.81$3.40$8.40$3.40$3.40———
DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
DURHAM
$6.48 ————————
DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
DURHAM
$6.48 ————————
DUKE RALEIGH HOSPITAL
RALEIGH
$6.48 ————————
CAPE FEAR VALLEY BLADEN COUNTY HOSPITAL
ELIZABETHTOWN
$7.80 $70.20$23.46$95.00$58.00$22.00$22.00$82.00—
CAPE FEAR VALLEY HOKE HOSPITAL
RAEFORD
$7.80 $62.60$9.53$60.00$49.00$9.34$10.27$82.00—
CAPE FEAR VALLEY BETSY JOHNSON HOSPITAL
DUNN
$7.80 $56.80$9.53$54.10$49.00$9.34$9.34$72.00—
CAPE FEAR VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
FAYETTEVILLE
$7.80 $63.08$9.53$60.00$35.00$9.34$10.27$82.00—
HIGHLANDS-CASHIERS HOSPITAL
HIGHLANDS
$7.93 $2.70$5.77$2.60$2.74$2.78—$6.34—
TRANSYLVANIA REGIONAL HOSPITAL
BREVARD
$7.93 $1.50$5.73$2.90$1.52$1.54—$6.34—
MISSION HOSPITAL
ASHEVILLE
$7.93 $1.46$5.73$2.94$1.48$1.50$9.62$6.34—
ANGEL MEDICAL CENTER
FRANKLIN
$8.16 $1.39$5.26$2.83$1.48$1.50—$6.53—
BLUE RIDGE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
SPRUCE PINE
$8.16 $1.31$5.90$2.77$1.39$1.41—$6.53—
WAKEMED NORTH HOSPITAL
RALEIGH
$8.36 $4.95$9.09$2.18—$2.72———
WAKEMED MENTAL HEALTH & WELL-BEING HOSPITAL - WAKEBROOK
SUNNYBROOK ROAD RALEIGH
$8.36 ————————
WAKEMED CARY HOSPITAL
CARY
$8.36 $4.95$9.09$2.18—$2.72———
COLUMBUS REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
WHITEVILLE
$9.36 $5.81$9.41$9.54$2.98$2.98$9.36$12.02$8.86
RANDOLPH HOSPITAL
ASHEBORO
$10.80 $17.00$4.74$4.74$9.34$9.34$9.34——
CANNON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
LINVILLE
$10.80 ————————
WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER
BOONE
$10.80 ————————
WILSON MEDICAL CENTER
WILSON
$12.40 $31.23$57.90$51.30$42.20$48.66$100——
UNC ROCKINGHAM HOSPITAL
EAST KINGS HWY EDEN
$12.60 ————————
SWAIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
BRYSON CITY
$12.64 $39.00$39.00$68.20$48.00$39.00——$39.00
CHATHAM HOSPITAL
PROGRESS BOULEVARD SILER CITY
$13.20 ————————
NOVANT HEALTH PENDER MEDICAL CENTER
BURGAW
$13.50 $8.10$8.30$8.34$21.90$8.59$7.69——
WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
PLYMOUTH
$13.50 ————————
HAYWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
CLYDE
$13.70 $29.42$44.60$100$3.00$45.31$102——
HARRIS REGIONAL HOSPITAL
HOSPITAL ROAD SYLVA
$13.70 $34.76$44.60$3.00$1.80$49.49$102—$100
MARIA PARHAM MEDICAL CENTER
HENDERSON
$14.14 $34.39$47.10$56.70$3.00$57.05$100—$100
NOVANT HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER
CHARLOTTE
$15.00 $5.33$9.57$9.62$5.33$5.33$9.34$22.50—
UNC REX HOSPITAL
LAKE BOONE TRAIL RALEIGH
$15.00 ————————
NOVANT HEALTH BRUNSWICK MEDICAL CENTER
BOLIVIA
$15.00 $4.30$10.25$10.30$4.30$4.30$10.00$27.00—
NOVANT HEALTH MINT HILL MEDICAL CENTER
CHARLOTTE
$15.00 $9.34$9.57$9.62$9.34$11.79$9.34$22.50—
NOVANT HEALTH CHARLOTTE ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL
CHARLOTTE
$15.00 $5.33$9.57$9.62$5.33$5.33$9.34$22.50—
NOVANT HEALTH BALLANTYNE MEDICAL CENTER
CHARLOTTE
$15.00 $6.24$9.57$9.62$6.24$6.24$9.34$22.50—
NOVANT HEALTH ROWAN MEDICAL CENTER
SALISBURY
$15.00 $5.16$9.57$9.62$5.16$5.16$9.34$22.50—
NOVANT HEALTH MATTHEWS MEDICAL CENTER
MATTHEWS
$15.00 $3.98$9.57$9.62$3.98$3.98$9.34$22.50—
NOVANT HEALTH HUNTERSVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
HUNTERSVILLE
$15.00 $3.78$9.57$9.62$3.78$3.78$9.34$22.50—
ONSLOW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
JACKSONVILLE
$16.00 $2.70$9.27$28.71$6.40$2.70$9.27$29.70—
What these prices are. Each figure is the facility’s own published self-pay (cash) price for CPT 36415, filed under the federal price transparency rule (45 CFR Part 180). Hospital facility charges may not include separate physician, anesthesia, or pathology fees. National median for this code: $18.00 across all reporting facilities. Dataset: Q4 2026. Always confirm the final price with the facility before booking.
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Frequently asked questions

How much does insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample cost in North Carolina?
Cash prices for insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (CPT 36415) in North Carolina range from $3.90 to $65.37, with a median of $13.70. Prices vary widely by hospital.
Where can I find the cheapest insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample in North Carolina?
The cheapest North Carolina hospital published cash price for this procedure is $3.90. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
Are these the prices I'll pay?
These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?
Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
Where does this data come from?
Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.

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Methodology. Cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates published by each North Carolina facility under federal price transparency rules (45 CFR § 180). CPT code 36415 (Heart & Vascular). Data refreshed regularly; verify with the facility before any procedure.