How much does a BMP cost without insurance?

Across 129 hospitals in 4 metro areas, the published cash price for a basic metabolic panel (BMP) (CPT 80048) ranges from $8–$2,282. The typical commercial rate insurers negotiated is $31.14.

Hospital files dated January 1, 2026 – September 25, 2026 · Data checked October 2, 2026 · How we read these files · Report an error

Published cash price
$8–$2,282
what 129 hospitals and imaging centers list for a self-pay BMP
Typical insured rate
$31.14
median of every commercial plan rate in the files
Lowest insured rate
$3.55
United (Commercial|Navigate), St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

BMP cost by city

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Basic metabolic panel (BMP) by city
CityPublished cash priceTypical insured rateLowest insured rateHospitals
Houston, TXHCA Healthcare, Harris Health, Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann, St. Luke's Health$8–$2,282$34.86$6.0945
Dallas–Fort Worth, TXBaylor Scott & White Health, Methodist Health System, Parkland Health, Texas Health Resources, UT Southwestern Medical Center$69–$255$37.59$4.9741
Phoenix, AZBanner Health, Dignity Health, HonorHealth, Valleywise Health$10–$380$21.97$3.5529
Austin, TXAscension Seton, Baylor Scott & White Health, CHRISTUS Health$152–$284$36.04$7.0415

Bars use a log scale. The coral bar runs from the lowest to the highest published cash price; the blue dot marks the typical insured rate.

Lowest published cash prices

  1. $8.46 — Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital (Harris Health)
  2. $8.46 — Harris Health Lyndon B Johnson Hospital (Harris Health)
  3. $9.73 — Valleywise Health Medical Center (Valleywise Health)
  4. $31.67 — Banner Heart Hospital (Banner Health)
  5. $42.60 — Banner Casa Grande Medical Center (Banner Health)

What this price covers

These are hospital charges for CPT code 80048. Doctors who are not hospital employees — for imaging, usually the radiologist — can bill separately. Before you schedule, ask for a Good Faith Estimate: if you are uninsured, federal law entitles you to one in writing. Methodology.

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