How much does a Basic metabolic panel cost in New Mexico?

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

In New Mexico, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $17, with most between $12 and $75 ($137 cash/self-pay). Based on 11 New Mexico hospitals — 53% lower than the national typical of $36. Hospital list charges run about $206 (12.1× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$17
New Mexico · $12–$75
Cash / self-pay
$137
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$206
12.1× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 11 New Mexico 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 Mexico — FAQs

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

In New Mexico, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $17, with most between $12 and $75, based on 11 New Mexico 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 Mexico?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in New Mexico run around $137. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $206), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

New Mexico hospital "list" charges for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) run about $206 — roughly 12.1× 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 Mexico?

Yes. If a New Mexico hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $17), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real New Mexico hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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