How much does a Basic metabolic panel cost in Mississippi?
Basic metabolic panel (blood test) · CPT 80048 · State: Mississippi
In Mississippi, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $40, with most between $16 and $93 ($59 cash/self-pay). Based on 34 Mississippi hospitals — 11% higher than the national typical of $36. Hospital list charges run about $104 (2.6× higher).
Source: medians across 34 Mississippi 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 Mississippi — FAQs
How much does a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) cost in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $40, with most between $16 and $93, based on 34 Mississippi hospitals. That's 11% higher than the national typical of $36.
How much does a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) cost without insurance in Mississippi?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Mississippi run around $59. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $104), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Mississippi hospital bill for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) so high?
Mississippi hospital "list" charges for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) run about $104 — roughly 2.6× the $40 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 Mississippi?
Yes. If a Mississippi hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $40), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Mississippi hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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