Basic metabolic panel cost in Alturas, CA
In Alturas, CA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for basic metabolic panel (blood test): from $275.09 to $275.09, with a median of $275.09. Across California, the median is $193.20 at 148 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 80048, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jun 9, 2026 and Jun 9, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modoc Medical Center Alturas, CA · (530) 233-5131 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (Calcium, total) | $275.09 | $275.09 | $8.04–$261.34 | — | Jun 9, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $275.09, median $275.09, highest $275.09.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is not below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
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.