How much does a Basic metabolic panel cost in Dallas–Fort Worth?

Basic metabolic panel (blood test) · CPT 80048 · Metro area: Dallas–Fort Worth

In Dallas–Fort Worth, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $41, with most between $29 and $75 ($313 cash/self-pay). Based on 35 Dallas–Fort Worth hospitals — 14% higher than the national typical of $36. Hospital list charges run about $371 (9× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$41
Dallas–Fort Worth · $29–$75
Cash / self-pay
$313
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$371
9× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 35 Dallas–Fort Worth 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 Dallas–Fort Worth — FAQs

How much does a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) cost in Dallas–Fort Worth?

In Dallas–Fort Worth, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $41, with most between $29 and $75, based on 35 Dallas–Fort Worth hospitals. That's 14% higher than the national typical of $36.

How much does a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) cost without insurance in Dallas–Fort Worth?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Dallas–Fort Worth run around $313. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $371), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Dallas–Fort Worth hospital bill for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) so high?

Dallas–Fort Worth hospital "list" charges for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) run about $371 — roughly 9× the $41 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 Dallas–Fort Worth?

Yes. If a Dallas–Fort Worth hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $41), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Dallas–Fort Worth hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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