How much does a Lipid cost in Maine?
Lipid (cholesterol) panel · CPT 80061 · State: Maine
In Maine, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Lipid (cholesterol) panel is about $75, with most between $20 and $108 ($114 cash/self-pay). Based on 11 Maine hospitals — 74% higher than the national typical of $43. Hospital list charges run about $143 (1.9× higher).
Source: medians across 11 Maine 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 Maine — FAQs
How much does a Lipid (cholesterol) panel cost in Maine?
In Maine, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Lipid (cholesterol) panel is about $75, with most between $20 and $108, based on 11 Maine hospitals. That's 74% higher than the national typical of $43.
How much does a Lipid (cholesterol) panel cost without insurance in Maine?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Lipid (cholesterol) panel in Maine run around $114. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $143), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Maine hospital bill for a Lipid (cholesterol) panel so high?
Maine hospital "list" charges for a Lipid (cholesterol) panel run about $143 — roughly 1.9× the $75 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 Maine?
Yes. If a Maine hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $75), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Maine hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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