How much does a Comprehensive metabolic panel cost in Kentucky?

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

In Kentucky, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) is about $63, with most between $20 and $146 ($93 cash/self-pay). Based on 54 Kentucky hospitals — 40% higher than the national typical of $45. Hospital list charges run about $182 (2.9× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$63
Kentucky · $20–$146
Cash / self-pay
$93
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$182
2.9× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 54 Kentucky 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 Kentucky — FAQs

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

In Kentucky, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) is about $63, with most between $20 and $146, based on 54 Kentucky hospitals. That's 40% higher than the national typical of $45.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) in Kentucky run around $93. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $182), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Kentucky hospital "list" charges for a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) run about $182 — roughly 2.9× the $63 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 Kentucky?

Yes. If a Kentucky hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $63), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Kentucky hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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