How much does a Basic metabolic panel cost in Ohio?
Basic metabolic panel (blood test) · CPT 80048 · State: Ohio
In Ohio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $34, with most between $23 and $67 ($59 cash/self-pay). Based on 99 Ohio hospitals — 6% lower than the national typical of $36. Hospital list charges run about $98 (2.9× higher).
Source: medians across 99 Ohio 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 Ohio — FAQs
How much does a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) cost in Ohio?
In Ohio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $34, with most between $23 and $67, based on 99 Ohio hospitals. That's 6% lower than the national typical of $36.
How much does a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) cost without insurance in Ohio?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Ohio run around $59. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $98), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Ohio hospital bill for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) so high?
Ohio hospital "list" charges for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) run about $98 — roughly 2.9× the $34 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 Ohio?
Yes. If a Ohio hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $34), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Ohio hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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