How much does a Lipid cost in Illinois?
Lipid (cholesterol) panel · CPT 80061 · State: Illinois
In Illinois, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Lipid (cholesterol) panel is about $45, with most between $22 and $111 ($128 cash/self-pay). Based on 112 Illinois hospitals — 5% higher than the national typical of $43. Hospital list charges run about $199 (4.4× higher).
Source: medians across 112 Illinois 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 Illinois — FAQs
How much does a Lipid (cholesterol) panel cost in Illinois?
In Illinois, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Lipid (cholesterol) panel is about $45, with most between $22 and $111, based on 112 Illinois hospitals. That's 5% higher than the national typical of $43.
How much does a Lipid (cholesterol) panel cost without insurance in Illinois?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Lipid (cholesterol) panel in Illinois run around $128. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $199), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Illinois hospital bill for a Lipid (cholesterol) panel so high?
Illinois hospital "list" charges for a Lipid (cholesterol) panel run about $199 — roughly 4.4× the $45 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 Illinois?
Yes. If a Illinois hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $45), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Illinois hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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