How much does a Basic metabolic panel cost in Virginia?

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

In Virginia, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $29, with most between $25 and $57 ($122 cash/self-pay). Based on 45 Virginia hospitals — 19% lower than the national typical of $36. Hospital list charges run about $243 (8.4× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$29
Virginia · $25–$57
Cash / self-pay
$122
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$243
8.4× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 45 Virginia 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 Virginia — FAQs

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

In Virginia, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $29, with most between $25 and $57, based on 45 Virginia hospitals. That's 19% lower than the national typical of $36.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Virginia run around $122. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $243), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Virginia hospital "list" charges for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) run about $243 — roughly 8.4× the $29 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 Virginia?

Yes. If a Virginia hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $29), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Virginia hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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