How much does a Basic metabolic panel cost in South Dakota?
Basic metabolic panel (blood test) · CPT 80048 · State: South Dakota
In South Dakota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $108, with most between $54 and $135 ($133 cash/self-pay). Based on 19 South Dakota hospitals — 200% higher than the national typical of $36. Hospital list charges run about $148 (1.4× higher).
Source: medians across 19 South Dakota 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 South Dakota — FAQs
How much does a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) cost in South Dakota?
In South Dakota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $108, with most between $54 and $135, based on 19 South Dakota hospitals. That's 200% higher than the national typical of $36.
How much does a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) cost without insurance in South Dakota?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in South Dakota run around $133. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $148), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my South Dakota hospital bill for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) so high?
South Dakota hospital "list" charges for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) run about $148 — roughly 1.4× the $108 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 South Dakota?
Yes. If a South Dakota hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $108), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real South Dakota hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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