How much does a Lipid cost in New Jersey?
Lipid (cholesterol) panel · CPT 80061 · State: New Jersey
In New Jersey, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Lipid (cholesterol) panel is about $27, with most between $18 and $81 ($17 cash/self-pay). Based on 65 New Jersey hospitals — 37% lower than the national typical of $43. Hospital list charges run about $230 (8.5× higher).
Source: medians across 65 New Jersey 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 New Jersey — FAQs
How much does a Lipid (cholesterol) panel cost in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Lipid (cholesterol) panel is about $27, with most between $18 and $81, based on 65 New Jersey hospitals. That's 37% lower than the national typical of $43.
How much does a Lipid (cholesterol) panel cost without insurance in New Jersey?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Lipid (cholesterol) panel in New Jersey run around $17. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $230), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my New Jersey hospital bill for a Lipid (cholesterol) panel so high?
New Jersey hospital "list" charges for a Lipid (cholesterol) panel run about $230 — roughly 8.5× the $27 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 New Jersey?
Yes. If a New Jersey hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $27), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real New Jersey hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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