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High Cholesterol

Procedure Overview

This is a condition when you have too much ‘bad’ cholesterol, or fat, circulating in your blood.

How Are These Numbers Calculated?

The cost information on this website is estimated and is based on roughly 67.6 million claims from a set of insurers and their reported negotiated rates with providers. These estimates are trended to and considered valid through July 1, 2019 based upon claims paid between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2017.

Cost Overview

National Average

$ 155

Florida State Average

108

Our prices are estimates based on an average and may not be your actual costs. Your costs may be higher or lower for a number of reasons, including insurance deductibles, how sick you are, or other factors.

Cost Breakdowns

Our estimated cost information is not a guarantee of payment or benefits. Your actual costs may be higher or lower than the estimate.

High Cholesterol

This procedure includes the following steps and procedures. Costs are broken out by step.

STEP 1
Office Visit

A visit with a primary care physician to evaluate your cholesterol and determine the best course of treatment

NATIONAL

$ 155

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NA

TOTAL

NATIONAL

$ 155

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What to Expect

Before you see your health care provider, learn more about this procedure, treatment or test. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary. This information is provided to help you understand what may happen during your visit or treatment.

About this Procedure

A cholesterol test is done to diagnose a lipid disorder. Some guidelines recommend having your first screening cholesterol test at age 20. Everyone should have their first screening test by age 35 in men, and age 45 in women. (Note: Different experts recommend different starting ages.)

  • LDL: 70-130 mg/dL (lower numbers are better)
  • HDL: more than 50 mg/dL (high numbers are better)
  • Total cholesterol: less than 200 mg/dL (lower numbers are better)
  • Triglycerides: 10-150 mg/dL (lower numbers are better)
  • Blood sugar (glucose) test to look for diabetes
  • Kidney function tests
  • Thyroid function tests to look for an underactive thyroid gland

It is important to work with your health care provider to set your cholesterol goals. General targets are: If your cholesterol results are abnormal, your doctor may also do:

How to Prepare

Sometimes there are things you can do that may positively affect your outcome. Here are some examples. Be sure to follow any instructions given to you by your provider.

On the Day of the Procedure

  • Quit smoking. This is the single biggest change you can make to reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke.
  • Eat foods that are naturally low in fat. These include whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
  • Use low-fat toppings, sauces, and dressings
  • Avoid foods that are high in saturated fat
  • Exercise regularly
  • Lose weight if you are overweight

What to Ask

To get the best quality of care, be informed! Don’t be afraid to ask for a clearer explanation or to ask questions. Consider these topics when talking with your provider.

Questions to Ask Your Provider

  • What is my cholesterol level?
  • What should my cholesterol level be?
  • What are HDL ("good") cholesterol and LDL ("bad") cholesterol?
  • Does my cholesterol need to be better?
  • How often should I have my cholesterol checked?
  • What medicines am I taking to treat high cholesterol?
  • Are there foods, other medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements that may change how well my cholesterol medicines work?

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