How much does a Basic metabolic panel cost in Massachusetts?
Basic metabolic panel (blood test) · CPT 80048 · State: Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $29, with most between $16 and $93 ($86 cash/self-pay). Based on 41 Massachusetts hospitals — 19% lower than the national typical of $36. Hospital list charges run about $98 (3.4× higher).
Source: medians across 41 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts — FAQs
How much does a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) cost in Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $29, with most between $16 and $93, based on 41 Massachusetts hospitals. That's 19% lower than the national typical of $36.
How much does a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) cost without insurance in Massachusetts?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Massachusetts run around $86. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $98), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Massachusetts hospital bill for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) so high?
Massachusetts hospital "list" charges for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) run about $98 — roughly 3.4× the $29 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 Massachusetts?
Yes. If a Massachusetts hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $29), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Massachusetts hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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