How much does a Basic metabolic panel cost in Texas?
Basic metabolic panel (blood test) · CPT 80048 · State: Texas
In Texas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $42, with most between $15 and $118 ($259 cash/self-pay). Based on 405 Texas hospitals — 17% higher than the national typical of $36. Hospital list charges run about $545 (13× higher).
Source: medians across 405 Texas 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 Texas — FAQs
How much does a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) cost in Texas?
In Texas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $42, with most between $15 and $118, based on 405 Texas hospitals. That's 17% higher than the national typical of $36.
How much does a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) cost without insurance in Texas?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Texas run around $259. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $545), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Texas hospital bill for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) so high?
Texas hospital "list" charges for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) run about $545 — roughly 13× the $42 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 Texas?
Yes. If a Texas hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $42), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Texas hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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