Comprehensive metabolic panel cost in Houston.
What comprehensive metabolic panel costs at 10 Houston-area hospitals, pulled directly from each hospital's federally-mandated price transparency file. Cash-pay range: $11 to $3,364 (306× spread). CPT code 80053.
All Houston-area hospitals.
| # | Hospital | Cash price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ben Taub Hospital
Houston, TX
|
$11 |
| 2 |
HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center
Houston, TX
|
$45 to $2,234 |
| 3 |
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
Houston, TX
|
$251 |
| 4 |
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
Houston, TX
|
$251 |
| 5 |
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center
Houston, TX
|
$288 |
| 6 |
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
Houston, TX
|
$473 |
| 7 |
Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston, TX
|
$573 |
| 8 |
Texas Children's Hospital
Houston, TX
|
$706 to $723 |
| 9 |
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
Houston, TX
|
$3,146 to $3,364 |
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Compare metabolic panel prices →Comprehensive metabolic panel, nationally.
The Houston numbers above only tell part of the story. The same comprehensive metabolic panel can vary 10× across US metros, and even within Houston the published prices span 306 times from cheapest to most expensive.
For the national comparison set, see the Comprehensive metabolic panel overview page, which covers comprehensive metabolic panel prices at every hospital in our dataset.
What to ask before you book.
Is this the all-in price? Hospitals often quote the facility fee and bill the radiologist, anesthesiologist, or specialist separately. Ask for the bundled total.
Cash-pay vs. insurance? Don't assume insurance is cheaper. For high-deductible plans, cash pay often beats the negotiated rate, especially for elective imaging.
Financial assistance? Federally-tax-exempt hospitals must have a financial-assistance policy. It can knock 50-100% off the bill for households below specific income thresholds.