How much does a Basic metabolic panel cost in Charlotte?

Basic metabolic panel (blood test) · CPT 80048 · Metro area: Charlotte

In Charlotte, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $86, with most between $11 and $165 ($171 cash/self-pay). Based on 15 Charlotte hospitals — 139% higher than the national typical of $36. Hospital list charges run about $342 (4× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$86
Charlotte · $11–$165
Cash / self-pay
$171
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$342
4× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 15 Charlotte 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 Charlotte — FAQs

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

In Charlotte, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $86, with most between $11 and $165, based on 15 Charlotte hospitals. That's 139% higher than the national typical of $36.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Charlotte run around $171. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $342), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Charlotte hospital "list" charges for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) run about $342 — roughly 4× the $86 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 Charlotte?

Yes. If a Charlotte hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $86), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Charlotte hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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