Basic metabolic panel (blood test) in Waco, TX — inpatient
In Waco, TX, 2 hospitals list a cash price for Basic metabolic panel (blood test) as an inpatient: from $96.03 to $156.44, with a median of $126.24. The lowest listed price is at Ascension Providence.
Cash prices at 2 facilities for code 80048, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jun 13, 2026 and Jun 13, 2026.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Waco, TX.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Providence lowest Waco, TX BASIC METABOLIC | $96.03 | $266.75 | 64% | — source file |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest Waco, TX HC BASIC METABOLIC PANEL TOTAL CALCIUM | $156.44 | $260.74 | 40% | Jun 13, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $96.03, median $126.24, highest $156.44 — a 1.6× difference within the same market.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $96.03 — 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.