How much does a Basic metabolic panel cost in Idaho?
Basic metabolic panel (blood test) · CPT 80048 · State: Idaho
In Idaho, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $50, with most between $32 and $69 ($60 cash/self-pay). Based on 20 Idaho hospitals — 39% higher than the national typical of $36. Hospital list charges run about $88 (1.8× higher).
Source: medians across 20 Idaho 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 Idaho — FAQs
How much does a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) cost in Idaho?
In Idaho, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $50, with most between $32 and $69, based on 20 Idaho hospitals. That's 39% higher than the national typical of $36.
How much does a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) cost without insurance in Idaho?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Idaho run around $60. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $88), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Idaho hospital bill for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) so high?
Idaho hospital "list" charges for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) run about $88 — roughly 1.8× the $50 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 Idaho?
Yes. If a Idaho hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $50), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Idaho hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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