How much does a Lipid cost in Colorado?
Lipid (cholesterol) panel · CPT 80061 · State: Colorado
In Colorado, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Lipid (cholesterol) panel is about $78, with most between $48 and $123 ($134 cash/self-pay). Based on 75 Colorado hospitals — 81% higher than the national typical of $43. Hospital list charges run about $212 (2.7× higher).
Source: medians across 75 Colorado hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Lipid (cholesterol) panel cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.
Lipid (cholesterol) panel cost in Colorado — FAQs
How much does a Lipid (cholesterol) panel cost in Colorado?
In Colorado, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Lipid (cholesterol) panel is about $78, with most between $48 and $123, based on 75 Colorado hospitals. That's 81% higher than the national typical of $43.
How much does a Lipid (cholesterol) panel cost without insurance in Colorado?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Lipid (cholesterol) panel in Colorado run around $134. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $212), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Colorado hospital bill for a Lipid (cholesterol) panel so high?
Colorado hospital "list" charges for a Lipid (cholesterol) panel run about $212 — roughly 2.7× the $78 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.
Can I negotiate the cost of a Lipid (cholesterol) panel in Colorado?
Yes. If a Colorado hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $78), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Colorado hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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