Comprehensive Metabolic Panel cost in Charlotte, NC
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel costs $78 cash at 6 hospitals within 25 miles of Charlotte.
Price range near Charlotte
Hospital prices near Charlotte
All 6 hospitals here charge $78 cash for this procedure. This usually happens when one hospital system operates most facilities in a market and publishes the same chargemaster across them. Price shopping won't save you money here — but quality, safety, and financial assistance policies vary. Compare by those instead.
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What this price typically doesn't include
Procedure codes generally cover the procedure itself. Other services that often appear on the same bill are listed under separate codes — for example:
- Anesthesia (CPT 00xxx)
- Pathology, if a sample is taken (CPT 88xxx)
- Drugs administered during the visit (J-codes)
- Facility vs. professional split — one charge from the hospital, another from the doctor
- Room and board, if the procedure is inpatient
Asking what other codes might appear on the bill is a useful follow-up so the total is not a surprise. Once you receive the bill, asking for an itemized statement listing each service code separately makes it easier to match against the disclosed prices above.
Observations about billing-code conventions. Not medical advice. Not legal advice.
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Before you schedule
If you're paying out of pocket for this lab work in Charlotte, you have a clear choice: the Atrium Health locations (Pineville, University City, and Carolinas Medical Center) charge $19.64, while Novant Health facilities charge $78.5 — four times as much for the exact same test. That's the difference between about $20 and nearly $80. If your insurance covers it, the lab location matters less, but if you're uninsured or have a high deductible, asking your doctor to order this through an Atrium facility saves you real money.
Before you schedule, call the lab directly and confirm they can do a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel for that cash price — sometimes the publicly listed price doesn't match what billing quotes over the phone. If you don't have insurance or can't afford the cash price even at the cheaper locations, ask about financial assistance when you call; many hospitals offer it but only if you ask. Your doctor's office may also be able to refer you to an urgent care or standalone lab that runs this test even cheaper.
Questions to ask when you call
Before scheduling, call the hospital's billing department. These are the exact questions that get you the answers you need.
"What is your cash price for Comprehensive Metabolic Panel?"
If you haven't met your deductible, the cash price may be lower than what your insurance negotiates. Many hospitals will honor their published cash price if you ask.
"What will my insurance plan pay for this, and what's my out-of-pocket?"
Get a written estimate. Ask them to include your deductible status and coinsurance percentage. This is called a "Good Faith Estimate" and you're legally entitled to one.
"Are there any other charges I should expect — radiologist, anesthesiologist, or facility fees?"
These prices are facility fees. Your doctor, radiologist, and anesthesiologist bill separately. Ask how much those could add.
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel costs $78 at Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center (4-star CMS rating) and up to $78 at Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina — a 1.0x difference for the same procedure across 6 facilities. The North Carolina statewide average is $156.
About this market
Novant Health operates 6 of 6 hospitals near Charlotte (100%). Prices across their facilities are identical — comparison between them won't save you money.
Novant Health's price of $78 is below the North Carolina average of $156.
Lexington, NC · 83 mi away · 3★
52 insurance plans. Cheapest: Anthem. Most expensive: Three Rivers Provider Network.
What else you should know
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| Facility | Cash Price | Gross Charge | Stars | Patient Rating | Ownership | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health Mint Hill Medical CenterNovant Health | $78 | $157 | 4/5 | 81.0% | Nonprofit | 0.0 mi |
| Novant Health Matthews Medical CenterNovant Health | $78 | $157 | 4/5 | 70.0% | Nonprofit | 0.3 mi |
| Novant Health Huntersville Medical CenterNovant Health | $78 | $157 | 4/5 | 66.0% | Nonprofit | 0.3 mi |
| Novant Health Presbyterian Medical CenterNovant Health | $78 | $157 | 4/5 | 65.0% | Nonprofit | 0.0 mi |
| Novant Health Rowan Medical CenterNovant Health | $78 | $157 | 2/5 | 63.0% | Nonprofit | 0.3 mi |
| Novant Health Ballantyne Medical CenterNovant Health | $78 | $157 | — | 80.0% | Nonprofit | 0.0 mi |
Common questions
How much does Comprehensive Metabolic Panel cost in Charlotte, NC?
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel costs between $78 and $78 at 6 facilities near Charlotte, North Carolina. The median price is $78. The North Carolina statewide average is $156.
Which hospital is cheapest for Comprehensive Metabolic Panel near Charlotte?
Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center has the lowest published cash price at $78. It has a 4-star CMS quality rating and 81.0% patient satisfaction.
Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?
No. In Charlotte, the lowest-priced facility (Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center) has a 4-star CMS rating, while the highest-priced facility.
Where does this pricing data come from?
All prices are from each hospital's federally mandated machine-readable file under the CMS Hospital Price Transparency Rule (45 CFR Part 180). Quality ratings are from CMS Hospital Compare. We do not estimate prices. See full methodology →
How much can I save by choosing a different hospital?
The maximum savings for Comprehensive Metabolic Panel near Charlotte is $0 — the difference between Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center ($78) and Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center ($78).
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Data compiled from 17 federal sources including CMS Hospital Price Transparency files, Hospital Compare, HCAHPS, and Medicare Cost Reports. Updated April 2026. Full methodology →