Copper blood test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2239 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $58 — about 4.7× the Medicare rate ($12). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($25).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $101 list price could save about $43 (43%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove City Medical Center | Grove City, PA | $9 | $13 | ★ 4/5 | 147 min | 14.1% |
| Neurobehavioral Hospital of the Palm Beaches-North | Magnonia Park, FL | $9 | $8 | — | — | — |
| Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hsp at Stanford | Palo Alto, CA | $9 | $19 | — | — | — |
| Tri-City Medical Center | Oceanside, CA | $9 | $13 | ★ 1/5 | 248 min | 15.3% |
| Lee Memorial Hospital | Fort Myers, FL | $9 | $20 | ★ 5/5 | 220 min | 14.1% |
| Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health | Fort Myers, FL | $9 | $20 | ★ 4/5 | 274 min | 14.6% |
| Cape Coral Hospital | Cape Coral, FL | $9 | $20 | ★ 3/5 | 219 min | 15.6% |
| Allegheny Valley Hospital | Natrona, PA | $9 | $12 | ★ 4/5 | 201 min | 15.7% |
| Allegheny General Hospital | Pittsburgh, PA | $9 | $12 | ★ 3/5 | 274 min | 14.7% |
| Grossmont Hospital | La Mesa, CA | $9 | $7 | ★ 4/5 | 188 min | 14.6% |
| Sharp Memorial Hospital | San Diego, CA | $9 | $7 | ★ 4/5 | 197 min | 15.4% |
| Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center | Chula Vista, CA | $9 | $7 | ★ 4/5 | 196 min | 14.3% |
| Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Ctr | Coronado, CA | $9 | $7 | ★ 4/5 | 128 min | 14.2% |
| Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital | San Diego, CA | $9 | $8 | — | — | — |
| Bsa Hospital | Amarillo, TX | $9 | $65 | ★ 2/5 | 217 min | 14.8% |
| Firelands Regional Medical Center | Sandusky, OH | $9 | — | ★ 4/5 | 174 min | 15.0% |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $9 | $17 | ★ 2/5 | 269 min | 15.1% |
| Coast Plaza Hospital | Norwalk, CA | $9 | $12 | ★ 1/5 | 154 min | 15.2% |
| HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital | Niceville, FL | $10 | $9 | ★ 5/5 | 111 min | 15.6% |
| HCA Florida Osceola Hospital | Kissimmee, FL | $10 | $9 | ★ 2/5 | 120 min | 17.1% |
| HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital a Part of HCA Florid | Saint Petersburg, FL | $10 | $9 | ★ 4/5 | 98 min | 14.9% |
| HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital | Sarasota, FL | $10 | $9 | ★ 4/5 | 106 min | 15.6% |
| HCA Florida Mercy Hospital | Plantation, FL | $10 | $9 | ★ 2/5 | 135 min | 16.1% |
| HCA Florida St Petersburg Hospital | Saint Petersburg, FL | $10 | $9 | ★ 2/5 | 132 min | 16.3% |
| HCA Florida Northwest Hospital | Margate, FL | $10 | $9 | ★ 2/5 | 146 min | 16.7% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated August 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
What insurers pay for Copper blood test
Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $58; Medicare pays $12.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Medicare | 539 |
$12 – $52 |
| Medicaid | 340 |
$10 – $42 |
| Amerigroup | 177 |
$6 – $53 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1504 |
$10 – $100 |
| Independent Health | 51 |
$11 – $40 |
| Devoted Health | 250 |
$12 – $14 |
| MVP Health Care | 81 |
$11 – $98 |
| Tricare / VA | 440 |
$11 – $76 |
| Molina Healthcare | 552 |
$7 – $37 |
| AmeriHealth | 251 |
$11 – $45 |
| Bright Health | 63 |
$12 – $137 |
| Univera | 16 |
$11 – $18 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 100 |
$12 – $76 |
| AvMed | 61 |
$2 – $81 |
| EmblemHealth | 61 |
$12 – $92 |
| Anthem | 591 |
$10 – $78 |
| Highmark | 124 |
$8 – $70 |
| Geisinger | 69 |
$12 – $60 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 807 |
$11 – $84 |
| Humana | 1051 |
$12 – $136 |
| Oscar Health | 213 |
$12 – $43 |
| Health Net | 305 |
$9 – $209 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 222 |
$8 – $115 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 1301 |
$12 – $109 |
| SelectHealth | 46 |
$12 – $131 |
| UCare | 63 |
$12 – $94 |
| Aetna | 1397 |
$12 – $130 |
| Priority Health | 47 |
$7 – $92 |
| Cigna | 1182 |
$12 – $137 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 57 |
$12 – $115 |
| Medica | 235 |
$13 – $151 |
| HealthPartners | 257 |
$12 – $140 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 70 |
$25 – $123 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 142 |
$19 – $175 |
| Security Health Plan | 53 |
$12 – $124 |
| Coventry | 164 |
$12 – $208 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 869 |
$14 – $278 |
| Healthcare Highways | 49 |
$35 – $358 |
Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.
Where it’s cheapest
| State | Median cash |
|---|---|
| California | $14 |
| New Jersey | $14 |
| Florida | $16 |
| Mississippi | $24 |
| Tennessee | $25 |
| Michigan | $27 |
Prices by city
Prices by state
Does Medicare cover Copper blood test?
Yes — Medicare generally covers Copper blood test. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $12. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $2 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.
General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.
About these prices
Based on prices published by 2239 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $58, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $101, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $22, a Medicare rate of about $12. Most cash prices fall between $14 and $168 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.
How to save
- Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
- Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
- Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
- Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
- If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.
Frequently asked questions
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