How much does a Basic metabolic panel cost in Wisconsin?

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

In Wisconsin, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $60, with most between $17 and $83 ($93 cash/self-pay). Based on 106 Wisconsin hospitals — 67% higher than the national typical of $36. Hospital list charges run about $169 (2.8× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$60
Wisconsin · $17–$83
Cash / self-pay
$93
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$169
2.8× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 106 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin — FAQs

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

In Wisconsin, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) is about $60, with most between $17 and $83, based on 106 Wisconsin hospitals. That's 67% higher than the national typical of $36.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Wisconsin run around $93. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $169), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Wisconsin hospital "list" charges for a Basic metabolic panel (blood test) run about $169 — roughly 2.8× the $60 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 Wisconsin?

Yes. If a Wisconsin hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $60), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Wisconsin hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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