How much does a Basic metabolic panel cost in Pittsburgh?

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

In Pittsburgh, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $116, with most between $91 and $148 ($249 cash/self-pay). Based on 16 Pittsburgh hospitals — 222% higher than the national typical of $36. Hospital list charges run about $311 (2.7× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$116
Pittsburgh · $91–$148
Cash / self-pay
$249
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$311
2.7× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 16 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh — FAQs

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

In Pittsburgh, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $116, with most between $91 and $148, based on 16 Pittsburgh hospitals. That's 222% higher than the national typical of $36.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Pittsburgh run around $249. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $311), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Pittsburgh hospital "list" charges for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) run about $311 — roughly 2.7× the $116 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 Pittsburgh?

Yes. If a Pittsburgh hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $116), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Pittsburgh hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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