How much does a Basic metabolic panel cost in Colorado?

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

In Colorado, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $72, with most between $38 and $115 ($110 cash/self-pay). Based on 75 Colorado hospitals — 100% higher than the national typical of $36. Hospital list charges run about $239 (3.3× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$72
Colorado · $38–$115
Cash / self-pay
$110
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$239
3.3× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 75 Colorado 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 Colorado — FAQs

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

In Colorado, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $72, with most between $38 and $115, based on 75 Colorado hospitals. That's 100% higher than the national typical of $36.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Colorado run around $110. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $239), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Colorado hospital "list" charges for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) run about $239 — roughly 3.3× the $72 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 Colorado?

Yes. If a Colorado hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $72), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Colorado hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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