Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Michigan City-La Porte, IN — inpatient
In Michigan City-La Porte, IN, 1 hospital lists a cash price for Basic metabolic panel (blood test) as an inpatient: from $127.31 to $127.31, with a median of $127.31.
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 Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Porte Hospital Company LLC La Porte, IN BMPWTCA | $127.31 | $235.76 | 46% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $127.31, median $127.31, highest $127.31.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $77.80 — 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.