How much does a Basic metabolic panel cost in Louisiana?

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

In Louisiana, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $54, with most between $16 and $90 ($105 cash/self-pay). Based on 53 Louisiana hospitals — 50% higher than the national typical of $36. Hospital list charges run about $180 (3.3× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$54
Louisiana · $16–$90
Cash / self-pay
$105
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$180
3.3× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 53 Louisiana 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 Louisiana — FAQs

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

In Louisiana, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $54, with most between $16 and $90, based on 53 Louisiana hospitals. That's 50% higher than the national typical of $36.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Louisiana run around $105. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $180), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Louisiana hospital "list" charges for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) run about $180 — roughly 3.3× the $54 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 Louisiana?

Yes. If a Louisiana hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $54), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Louisiana hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

Charged more than $54 in Louisiana?

Upload your bill and Upfronte will check it against real Louisiana hospital prices and negotiate overcharges. No savings, no fee.

Upload Your Bill