How much does a Comprehensive metabolic panel cost in Philadelphia?

Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) · CPT 80053 · Metro area: Philadelphia

In Philadelphia, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) is about $19, with most between $16 and $23 ($11 cash/self-pay). Based on 12 Philadelphia hospitals — 58% lower than the national typical of $45. Hospital list charges run about $1,058 (55.7× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$19
Philadelphia · $16–$23
Cash / self-pay
$11
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$1,058
55.7× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 12 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia — FAQs

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

In Philadelphia, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) is about $19, with most between $16 and $23, based on 12 Philadelphia hospitals. That's 58% lower than the national typical of $45.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) in Philadelphia run around $11. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $1,058), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Philadelphia hospital "list" charges for a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) run about $1,058 — roughly 55.7× the $19 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 Philadelphia?

Yes. If a Philadelphia hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $19), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Philadelphia hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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