How much does a Basic metabolic panel cost in New Jersey?
Basic metabolic panel (blood test) · CPT 80048 · State: New Jersey
In New Jersey, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $17, with most between $11 and $46 ($10 cash/self-pay). Based on 65 New Jersey hospitals — 53% lower than the national typical of $36. Hospital list charges run about $163 (9.6× higher).
Source: medians across 65 New Jersey 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 New Jersey — FAQs
How much does a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) cost in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $17, with most between $11 and $46, based on 65 New Jersey hospitals. That's 53% lower than the national typical of $36.
How much does a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) cost without insurance in New Jersey?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in New Jersey run around $10. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $163), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my New Jersey hospital bill for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) so high?
New Jersey hospital "list" charges for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) run about $163 — roughly 9.6× the $17 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 New Jersey?
Yes. If a New Jersey hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $17), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real New Jersey hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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