Basic metabolic panel (blood test) at Scripps Memorial Hospital la Jolla
CPT 80048 · La Jolla, CA
These are Scripps Memorial Hospital la Jolla's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 30, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 80 California hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $8.00, median $248.04, highest $1,928.75. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scripps Green Hospital La Jolla, CA | 0.0 mi | $61.00 | $244.00 | 2026-03-30 |
| Sharp Memorial Hospital San Diego, CA | 7.5 mi | $264.00 | $352.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA | 7.5 mi | $281.25 | $375.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center San Diego, CA | 8.9 mi | $124.30 | $226.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, CA | 8.9 mi | $61.00 | $244.00 | 2026-03-30 |
| Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Center Coronado, CA | 11.0 mi | $264.00 | $352.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA | 11.2 mi | $248.04 | $477.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas Encinitas, CA | 14.0 mi | $61.00 | $244.00 | 2026-03-30 |
Distances are straight-line from ZIP code centers. Each hospital's figures come from its own file; files are updated on different dates.
Every row for CPT 80048 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC Basic Metabolic Panel line 4996 | both | $61.00 | $244.00 | $8.46 – $195.20 |
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