How much does a Basic metabolic panel cost in Illinois?

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

In Illinois, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $36, with most between $14 and $106 ($136 cash/self-pay). Based on 109 Illinois hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $36. Hospital list charges run about $226 (6.3× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$36
Illinois · $14–$106
Cash / self-pay
$136
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$226
6.3× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 109 Illinois 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 Illinois — FAQs

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

In Illinois, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $36, with most between $14 and $106, based on 109 Illinois hospitals. That's about the same as the national typical of $36.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Illinois run around $136. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $226), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Illinois hospital "list" charges for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) run about $226 — roughly 6.3× the $36 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 Illinois?

Yes. If a Illinois hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $36), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Illinois hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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