How much does a Basic metabolic panel cost in West Virginia?

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

In West Virginia, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $58, with most between $16 and $81 ($74 cash/self-pay). Based on 11 West Virginia hospitals — 61% higher than the national typical of $36. Hospital list charges run about $128 (2.2× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$58
West Virginia · $16–$81
Cash / self-pay
$74
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$128
2.2× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 11 West 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 West Virginia — FAQs

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

In West Virginia, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $58, with most between $16 and $81, based on 11 West Virginia hospitals. That's 61% higher than the national typical of $36.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in West Virginia run around $74. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $128), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

West Virginia hospital "list" charges for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) run about $128 — roughly 2.2× the $58 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 West Virginia?

Yes. If a West Virginia hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $58), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real West Virginia hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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