How much does a Basic metabolic panel cost in Kansas?
Basic metabolic panel (blood test) · CPT 80048 · State: Kansas
In Kansas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $28, with most between $12 and $72 ($74 cash/self-pay). Based on 87 Kansas hospitals — 22% lower than the national typical of $36. Hospital list charges run about $104 (3.7× higher).
Source: medians across 87 Kansas 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 Kansas — FAQs
How much does a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) cost in Kansas?
In Kansas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $28, with most between $12 and $72, based on 87 Kansas hospitals. That's 22% lower than the national typical of $36.
How much does a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) cost without insurance in Kansas?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Kansas run around $74. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $104), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Kansas hospital bill for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) so high?
Kansas hospital "list" charges for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) run about $104 — roughly 3.7× the $28 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 Kansas?
Yes. If a Kansas hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $28), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Kansas hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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