How much does a Basic metabolic panel cost in Rhode Island?
Basic metabolic panel (blood test) · CPT 80048 · State: Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $22, with most between $19 and $24 ($25 cash/self-pay). Based on 5 Rhode Island hospitals — 39% lower than the national typical of $36. Hospital list charges run about $147 (6.7× higher).
Source: medians across 5 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island — FAQs
How much does a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) cost in Rhode Island?
In Rhode Island, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $22, with most between $19 and $24, based on 5 Rhode Island hospitals. That's 39% lower than the national typical of $36.
How much does a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) cost without insurance in Rhode Island?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Rhode Island run around $25. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $147), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Rhode Island hospital bill for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) so high?
Rhode Island hospital "list" charges for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) run about $147 — roughly 6.7× the $22 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 Rhode Island?
Yes. If a Rhode Island hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $22), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Rhode Island hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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