How much does a Basic metabolic panel cost in Minnesota?

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

In Minnesota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $47, with most between $13 and $127 ($70 cash/self-pay). Based on 92 Minnesota hospitals — 31% higher than the national typical of $36. Hospital list charges run about $175 (3.7× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$47
Minnesota · $13–$127
Cash / self-pay
$70
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$175
3.7× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 92 Minnesota 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 Minnesota — FAQs

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

In Minnesota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $47, with most between $13 and $127, based on 92 Minnesota hospitals. That's 31% higher than the national typical of $36.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Minnesota run around $70. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $175), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Minnesota hospital "list" charges for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) run about $175 — roughly 3.7× the $47 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 Minnesota?

Yes. If a Minnesota hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $47), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Minnesota hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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