How much does a Basic metabolic panel cost in Connecticut?
Basic metabolic panel (blood test) · CPT 80048 · State: Connecticut
In Connecticut, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $9, with most between $9 and $19 ($94 cash/self-pay). Based on 19 Connecticut hospitals — 75% lower than the national typical of $36. Hospital list charges run about $94 (10.4× higher).
Source: medians across 19 Connecticut 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 Connecticut — FAQs
How much does a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) cost in Connecticut?
In Connecticut, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $9, with most between $9 and $19, based on 19 Connecticut hospitals. That's 75% lower than the national typical of $36.
How much does a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) cost without insurance in Connecticut?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Connecticut run around $94. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $94), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Connecticut hospital bill for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) so high?
Connecticut hospital "list" charges for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) run about $94 — roughly 10.4× the $9 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 Connecticut?
Yes. If a Connecticut hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $9), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Connecticut hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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