How much does a Basic metabolic panel cost in Alaska?
Basic metabolic panel (blood test) · CPT 80048 · State: Alaska
In Alaska, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $128, with most between $71 and $149 ($122 cash/self-pay). Based on 6 Alaska hospitals — 256% higher than the national typical of $36. Hospital list charges run about $168 (1.3× higher).
Source: medians across 6 Alaska 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 Alaska — FAQs
How much does a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) cost in Alaska?
In Alaska, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $128, with most between $71 and $149, based on 6 Alaska hospitals. That's 256% higher than the national typical of $36.
How much does a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) cost without insurance in Alaska?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Alaska run around $122. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $168), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Alaska hospital bill for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) so high?
Alaska hospital "list" charges for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) run about $168 — roughly 1.3× the $128 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 Alaska?
Yes. If a Alaska hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $128), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Alaska hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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