Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Chattanooga, TN-GA — inpatient
In Chattanooga, TN-GA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for Basic metabolic panel (blood test) as an inpatient: from $193.78 to $193.78, with a median of $193.78.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 80048, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jan 25, 2026 and Jan 25, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erlanger Health Chattanooga, TN HC Basic Metabolic Panel,Elec P/G | $193.78 | $367.00 | 47% | Jan 25, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $193.78, median $193.78, highest $193.78.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $108.51 — 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.