How much does a Basic metabolic panel cost in Nebraska?

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

In Nebraska, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $89, with most between $57 and $126 ($128 cash/self-pay). Based on 57 Nebraska hospitals — 147% higher than the national typical of $36. Hospital list charges run about $161 (1.8× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$89
Nebraska · $57–$126
Cash / self-pay
$128
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$161
1.8× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 57 Nebraska 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 Nebraska — FAQs

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

In Nebraska, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $89, with most between $57 and $126, based on 57 Nebraska hospitals. That's 147% higher than the national typical of $36.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Nebraska run around $128. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $161), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Nebraska hospital "list" charges for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) run about $161 — roughly 1.8× the $89 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 Nebraska?

Yes. If a Nebraska hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $89), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Nebraska hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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