How much does a Basic metabolic panel cost in Houston?

Basic metabolic panel (blood test) · CPT 80048 · Metro area: Houston

In Houston, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $46, with most between $46 and $198 ($488 cash/self-pay). Based on 34 Houston hospitals — 28% higher than the national typical of $36. Hospital list charges run about $1,034 (22.5× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$46
Houston · $46–$198
Cash / self-pay
$488
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$1,034
22.5× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 34 Houston 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 Houston — FAQs

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

In Houston, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $46, with most between $46 and $198, based on 34 Houston hospitals. That's 28% higher than the national typical of $36.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Houston run around $488. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $1,034), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Houston hospital "list" charges for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) run about $1,034 — roughly 22.5× the $46 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 Houston?

Yes. If a Houston hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $46), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Houston hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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