Basic metabolic panel (blood test) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
CPT 80048 · Philadelphia, PA
These are Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated December 31, 2025. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
The posted cash price equals the gross charge: this file shows no self-pay discount for this service.
Across 21 Pennsylvania hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $8.00, median $76.75, highest $672.10. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shriners Hospitals for Children - Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | 0.0 mi | $74.80 | $74.80 | 2026-03-19 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, PA | 2.2 mi | $9.73 | $464.00 | 2026-09-15 |
| Mercy Catholic Medical Center- Mercy Fitzgerald Darby, PA | 4.6 mi | $555.75 | 2026-03-31 | |
| Main Line Hospital Lankenau Wynnewood, PA | 4.8 mi | $101.60 | $254.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Camden, NJ | 4.8 mi | $19.70 | $197.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| St. Christopher's Hospital for Children Philadelphia, PA | 5.2 mi | $273.00 | $546.00 | 2026-06-01 |
| Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Philadelphia, PA | 6.2 mi | $9.73 | 2026-09-15 | |
| Roxborough Memorial Hospital Philadelphia, PA | 6.5 mi | $8.00 | $240.39 | 2026-09-01 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Metabolic Panel line 5972 | outpatient | $343.42 | $343.42 | $12.64 – $309.08 |
The first row is the one used above. A price for one code usually covers the hospital's facility charge only; the doctor, anesthesia, pathology and other services can be billed separately. Ask the hospital for a good faith estimate before a scheduled service: if you pay yourself and the bill comes in $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it under the No Surprises Act.
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