How much does a Basic metabolic panel cost in Oklahoma City?
Basic metabolic panel (blood test) · CPT 80048 · Metro area: Oklahoma City
In Oklahoma City, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $51, with most between $46 and $51 ($75 cash/self-pay). Based on 5 Oklahoma City hospitals — 42% higher than the national typical of $36. Hospital list charges run about $291 (5.7× higher).
Source: medians across 5 Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City — FAQs
How much does a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) cost in Oklahoma City?
In Oklahoma City, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $51, with most between $46 and $51, based on 5 Oklahoma City hospitals. That's 42% higher than the national typical of $36.
How much does a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) cost without insurance in Oklahoma City?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Oklahoma City run around $75. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $291), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Oklahoma City hospital bill for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) so high?
Oklahoma City hospital "list" charges for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) run about $291 — roughly 5.7× the $51 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 Oklahoma City?
Yes. If a Oklahoma City hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $51), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Oklahoma City hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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