How much does a Comprehensive metabolic panel cost in Texas?

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

In Texas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) is about $40, with most between $18 and $162 ($327 cash/self-pay). Based on 405 Texas hospitals — 11% lower than the national typical of $45. Hospital list charges run about $586 (14.7× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$40
Texas · $18–$162
Cash / self-pay
$327
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$586
14.7× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 405 Texas 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 Texas — FAQs

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

In Texas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) is about $40, with most between $18 and $162, based on 405 Texas hospitals. That's 11% lower than the national typical of $45.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) in Texas run around $327. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $586), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Texas hospital "list" charges for a Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) run about $586 — roughly 14.7× the $40 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 Texas?

Yes. If a Texas hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $40), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Texas hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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