How much does a Basic metabolic panel cost in San Antonio?
Basic metabolic panel (blood test) · CPT 80048 · Metro area: San Antonio
In San Antonio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $15, with most between $12 and $51 ($857 cash/self-pay). Based on 40 San Antonio hospitals — 58% lower than the national typical of $36. Hospital list charges run about $1,142 (76.1× higher).
Source: medians across 40 San Antonio 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 San Antonio — FAQs
How much does a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) cost in San Antonio?
In San Antonio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $15, with most between $12 and $51, based on 40 San Antonio hospitals. That's 58% lower than the national typical of $36.
How much does a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) cost without insurance in San Antonio?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in San Antonio run around $857. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $1,142), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my San Antonio hospital bill for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) so high?
San Antonio hospital "list" charges for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) run about $1,142 — roughly 76.1× the $15 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 San Antonio?
Yes. If a San Antonio hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $15), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real San Antonio hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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