How much does a Basic metabolic panel cost in Alabama?

Basic metabolic panel (blood test) · CPT 80048 · State: Alabama

In Alabama, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $16, with most between $8 and $48 ($76 cash/self-pay). Based on 53 Alabama hospitals — 56% lower than the national typical of $36. Hospital list charges run about $121 (7.6× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$16
Alabama · $8–$48
Cash / self-pay
$76
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$121
7.6× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 53 Alabama hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Basic metabolic panel (blood test) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Basic metabolic panel (blood test) cost in Alabama — FAQs

How much does a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) cost in Alabama?

In Alabama, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $16, with most between $8 and $48, based on 53 Alabama hospitals. That's 56% lower than the national typical of $36.

How much does a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) cost without insurance in Alabama?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Alabama run around $76. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $121), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Alabama hospital bill for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) so high?

Alabama hospital "list" charges for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) run about $121 — roughly 7.6× the $16 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 Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Alabama?

Yes. If a Alabama hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $16), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Alabama hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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