How much does a Comprehensive metabolic panel cost in Arkansas?

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

In Arkansas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) is about $26, with most between $17 and $38 ($134 cash/self-pay). Based on 61 Arkansas hospitals — 42% lower than the national typical of $45. Hospital list charges run about $253 (9.7× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$26
Arkansas · $17–$38
Cash / self-pay
$134
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$253
9.7× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 61 Arkansas 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 Arkansas — FAQs

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

In Arkansas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) is about $26, with most between $17 and $38, based on 61 Arkansas hospitals. That's 42% lower than the national typical of $45.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) in Arkansas run around $134. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $253), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Arkansas hospital "list" charges for a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) run about $253 — roughly 9.7× the $26 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 Arkansas?

Yes. If a Arkansas hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $26), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Arkansas hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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