Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Bismarck, ND — inpatient
In Bismarck, ND, 1 hospital lists a cash price for Basic metabolic panel (blood test) as an inpatient: from $51.51 to $51.51, with a median of $51.51.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 80048, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Feb 28, 2026 and Feb 28, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Alexius Medical Center Bismarck, ND HC BASIC METABOLIC PANEL | $51.51 | $101.00 | 49% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $51.51, median $51.51, highest $51.51.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $51.51 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
A basic metabolic panel (BMP) is a blood test that measures eight things: glucose, calcium, sodium, potassium, carbon dioxide, chloride, blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine. It gives a quick picture of blood sugar, fluid and electrolyte balance, and kidney function.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the eight tests. The blood draw (venipuncture) is often a separate charge.