How much does a Lipid cost in Massachusetts?

Lipid (cholesterol) panel · CPT 80061 · State: Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Lipid (cholesterol) panel is about $37, with most between $26 and $112 ($115 cash/self-pay). Based on 41 Massachusetts hospitals — 14% lower than the national typical of $43. Hospital list charges run about $119 (3.2× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$37
Massachusetts · $26–$112
Cash / self-pay
$115
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$119
3.2× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 41 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts — FAQs

How much does a Lipid (cholesterol) panel cost in Massachusetts?

In Massachusetts, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Lipid (cholesterol) panel is about $37, with most between $26 and $112, based on 41 Massachusetts hospitals. That's 14% lower than the national typical of $43.

How much does a Lipid (cholesterol) panel cost without insurance in Massachusetts?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Lipid (cholesterol) panel in Massachusetts run around $115. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $119), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Massachusetts hospital bill for a Lipid (cholesterol) panel so high?

Massachusetts hospital "list" charges for a Lipid (cholesterol) panel run about $119 — roughly 3.2× the $37 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 Massachusetts?

Yes. If a Massachusetts hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $37), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Massachusetts hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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