How much does a Basic metabolic panel cost in Tennessee?

Basic metabolic panel (blood test) · CPT 80048 · State: Tennessee

In Tennessee, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $20, with most between $10 and $37 ($75 cash/self-pay). Based on 98 Tennessee hospitals — 44% lower than the national typical of $36. Hospital list charges run about $250 (12.5× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$20
Tennessee · $10–$37
Cash / self-pay
$75
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$250
12.5× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 98 Tennessee 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 Tennessee — FAQs

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

In Tennessee, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $20, with most between $10 and $37, based on 98 Tennessee hospitals. That's 44% lower than the national typical of $36.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Tennessee run around $75. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $250), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Tennessee hospital "list" charges for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) run about $250 — roughly 12.5× the $20 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 Tennessee?

Yes. If a Tennessee hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $20), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Tennessee hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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