How much does a Basic metabolic panel cost in Washington?
Basic metabolic panel (blood test) · CPT 80048 · State: Washington
In Washington, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $52, with most between $21 and $101 ($59 cash/self-pay). Based on 46 Washington hospitals — 44% higher than the national typical of $36. Hospital list charges run about $115 (2.2× higher).
Source: medians across 46 Washington 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 Washington — FAQs
How much does a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) cost in Washington?
In Washington, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $52, with most between $21 and $101, based on 46 Washington hospitals. That's 44% higher than the national typical of $36.
How much does a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) cost without insurance in Washington?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Washington run around $59. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $115), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Washington hospital bill for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) so high?
Washington hospital "list" charges for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) run about $115 — roughly 2.2× the $52 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 Washington?
Yes. If a Washington hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $52), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Washington hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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