How much does a Comprehensive metabolic panel cost in Alabama?

Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) · CPT 80053 · State: Alabama

In Alabama, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) is about $24, with most between $11 and $57 ($90 cash/self-pay). Based on 54 Alabama hospitals — 47% lower than the national typical of $45. Hospital list charges run about $154 (6.4× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$24
Alabama · $11–$57
Cash / self-pay
$90
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$154
6.4× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 54 Alabama hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) cost in Alabama — FAQs

How much does a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) cost in Alabama?

In Alabama, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) is about $24, with most between $11 and $57, based on 54 Alabama hospitals. That's 47% lower than the national typical of $45.

How much does a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) cost without insurance in Alabama?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) in Alabama run around $90. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $154), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Alabama hospital "list" charges for a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) run about $154 — roughly 6.4× the $24 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 Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) in Alabama?

Yes. If a Alabama hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $24), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Alabama hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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