How much does a Lipid cost in South Carolina?

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

In South Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Lipid (cholesterol) panel is about $34, with most between $19 and $40 ($87 cash/self-pay). Based on 32 South Carolina hospitals — 21% lower than the national typical of $43. Hospital list charges run about $134 (3.9× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$34
South Carolina · $19–$40
Cash / self-pay
$87
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$134
3.9× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 32 South 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 South Carolina — FAQs

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

In South Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Lipid (cholesterol) panel is about $34, with most between $19 and $40, based on 32 South Carolina hospitals. That's 21% lower than the national typical of $43.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Lipid (cholesterol) panel in South Carolina run around $87. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $134), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

South Carolina hospital "list" charges for a Lipid (cholesterol) panel run about $134 — roughly 3.9× the $34 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 South Carolina?

Yes. If a South Carolina hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $34), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real South Carolina hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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