How much does a Basic metabolic panel cost in Indiana?

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

In Indiana, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $11, with most between $8 and $35 ($87 cash/self-pay). Based on 91 Indiana hospitals — 69% lower than the national typical of $36. Hospital list charges run about $187 (17× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$11
Indiana · $8–$35
Cash / self-pay
$87
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$187
17× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 91 Indiana 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 Indiana — FAQs

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

In Indiana, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $11, with most between $8 and $35, based on 91 Indiana hospitals. That's 69% lower than the national typical of $36.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Indiana run around $87. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $187), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Indiana hospital "list" charges for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) run about $187 — roughly 17× the $11 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 Indiana?

Yes. If a Indiana hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $11), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Indiana hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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