How much does a Basic metabolic panel cost in Denver?
Basic metabolic panel (blood test) · CPT 80048 · Metro area: Denver
In Denver, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $27, with most between $25 and $64 ($351 cash/self-pay). Based on 18 Denver hospitals — 25% lower than the national typical of $36. Hospital list charges run about $351 (13× higher).
Source: medians across 18 Denver 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 Denver — FAQs
How much does a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) cost in Denver?
In Denver, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $27, with most between $25 and $64, based on 18 Denver hospitals. That's 25% lower than the national typical of $36.
How much does a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) cost without insurance in Denver?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Denver run around $351. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $351), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Denver hospital bill for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) so high?
Denver hospital "list" charges for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) run about $351 — roughly 13× the $27 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 Denver?
Yes. If a Denver hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $27), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Denver hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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