How much does a Lipid cost in New Mexico?
Lipid (cholesterol) panel · CPT 80061 · State: New Mexico
In New Mexico, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Lipid (cholesterol) panel is about $26, with most between $19 and $103 ($131 cash/self-pay). Based on 10 New Mexico hospitals — 40% lower than the national typical of $43. Hospital list charges run about $260 (10× higher).
Source: medians across 10 New Mexico 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 Mexico — FAQs
How much does a Lipid (cholesterol) panel cost in New Mexico?
In New Mexico, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Lipid (cholesterol) panel is about $26, with most between $19 and $103, based on 10 New Mexico hospitals. That's 40% lower than the national typical of $43.
How much does a Lipid (cholesterol) panel cost without insurance in New Mexico?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Lipid (cholesterol) panel in New Mexico run around $131. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $260), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my New Mexico hospital bill for a Lipid (cholesterol) panel so high?
New Mexico hospital "list" charges for a Lipid (cholesterol) panel run about $260 — roughly 10× the $26 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 Mexico?
Yes. If a New Mexico hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $26), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real New Mexico hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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