How much does a Basic metabolic panel cost in Kentucky?

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

In Kentucky, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $41, with most between $15 and $103 ($69 cash/self-pay). Based on 53 Kentucky hospitals — 14% higher than the national typical of $36. Hospital list charges run about $138 (3.4× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$41
Kentucky · $15–$103
Cash / self-pay
$69
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$138
3.4× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 53 Kentucky 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 Kentucky — FAQs

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

In Kentucky, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $41, with most between $15 and $103, based on 53 Kentucky hospitals. That's 14% higher than the national typical of $36.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Kentucky run around $69. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $138), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Kentucky hospital "list" charges for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) run about $138 — roughly 3.4× the $41 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 Kentucky?

Yes. If a Kentucky hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $41), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Kentucky hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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