How much does a Basic metabolic panel cost in New York?
Basic metabolic panel (blood test) · CPT 80048 · State: New York
In New York, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $43, with most between $16 and $81 ($55 cash/self-pay). Based on 139 New York hospitals — 19% higher than the national typical of $36. Hospital list charges run about $115 (2.7× higher).
Source: medians across 139 New York 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 York — FAQs
How much does a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) cost in New York?
In New York, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $43, with most between $16 and $81, based on 139 New York hospitals. That's 19% higher than the national typical of $36.
How much does a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) cost without insurance in New York?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in New York run around $55. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $115), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my New York hospital bill for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) so high?
New York hospital "list" charges for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) run about $115 — roughly 2.7× the $43 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 York?
Yes. If a New York hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $43), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real New York hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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