How much does a Basic metabolic panel cost in Florida?

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

In Florida, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $51, with most between $23 and $226 ($202 cash/self-pay). Based on 242 Florida hospitals — 42% higher than the national typical of $36. Hospital list charges run about $347 (6.8× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$51
Florida · $23–$226
Cash / self-pay
$202
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$347
6.8× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 242 Florida 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 Florida — FAQs

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

In Florida, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $51, with most between $23 and $226, based on 242 Florida hospitals. That's 42% higher than the national typical of $36.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Florida run around $202. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $347), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Florida hospital "list" charges for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) run about $347 — roughly 6.8× the $51 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 Florida?

Yes. If a Florida hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $51), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Florida hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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