How much does a Lipid cost in North Carolina?

Lipid (cholesterol) panel · CPT 80061 · State: North Carolina

In North Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Lipid (cholesterol) panel is about $36, with most between $18 and $175 ($181 cash/self-pay). Based on 59 North Carolina hospitals — 16% lower than the national typical of $43. Hospital list charges run about $361 (10× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$36
North Carolina · $18–$175
Cash / self-pay
$181
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$361
10× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 59 North Carolina 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 North Carolina — FAQs

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

In North Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Lipid (cholesterol) panel is about $36, with most between $18 and $175, based on 59 North Carolina hospitals. That's 16% lower than the national typical of $43.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Lipid (cholesterol) panel in North Carolina run around $181. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $361), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

North Carolina hospital "list" charges for a Lipid (cholesterol) panel run about $361 — roughly 10× the $36 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 North Carolina?

Yes. If a North Carolina hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $36), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real North Carolina hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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