How much does a Comprehensive metabolic panel cost in Missouri?
Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) · CPT 80053 · State: Missouri
In Missouri, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) is about $24, with most between $11 and $82 ($103 cash/self-pay). Based on 64 Missouri hospitals — 47% lower than the national typical of $45. Hospital list charges run about $171 (7.1× higher).
Source: medians across 64 Missouri 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 Missouri — FAQs
How much does a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) cost in Missouri?
In Missouri, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) is about $24, with most between $11 and $82, based on 64 Missouri hospitals. That's 47% lower than the national typical of $45.
How much does a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) cost without insurance in Missouri?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) in Missouri run around $103. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $171), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Missouri hospital bill for a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) so high?
Missouri hospital "list" charges for a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) run about $171 — roughly 7.1× 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 Missouri?
Yes. If a Missouri hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $24), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Missouri hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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