How much does a Basic metabolic panel cost in Phoenix?

Basic metabolic panel (blood test) · CPT 80048 · Metro area: Phoenix

In Phoenix, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $57, with most between $26 and $63 ($124 cash/self-pay). Based on 19 Phoenix hospitals — 58% higher than the national typical of $36. Hospital list charges run about $446 (7.8× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$57
Phoenix · $26–$63
Cash / self-pay
$124
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$446
7.8× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 19 Phoenix 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 Phoenix — FAQs

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

In Phoenix, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $57, with most between $26 and $63, based on 19 Phoenix hospitals. That's 58% higher than the national typical of $36.

How much does a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) cost without insurance in Phoenix?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Phoenix run around $124. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $446), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Phoenix hospital "list" charges for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) run about $446 — roughly 7.8× the $57 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 Phoenix?

Yes. If a Phoenix hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $57), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Phoenix hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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