How much does a Basic metabolic panel cost in Georgia?

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

In Georgia, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $29, with most between $13 and $127 ($114 cash/self-pay). Based on 66 Georgia hospitals — 19% lower than the national typical of $36. Hospital list charges run about $242 (8.3× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$29
Georgia · $13–$127
Cash / self-pay
$114
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$242
8.3× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 66 Georgia 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 Georgia — FAQs

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

In Georgia, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $29, with most between $13 and $127, based on 66 Georgia hospitals. That's 19% lower than the national typical of $36.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Georgia run around $114. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $242), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Georgia hospital "list" charges for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) run about $242 — roughly 8.3× the $29 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 Georgia?

Yes. If a Georgia hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $29), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Georgia hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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