Copper blood test Cost by Hospital

Copper blood test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2239 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$58median cash price · 2239 hospitals, 52 statestypically $14–$168 depending on the hospital
≈ 4.7× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$101
Cash / self-pay
$58
Insurer-negotiated
$22
Medicare pays
$12
$14$168
Median cash $58  ·  Medicare $12  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
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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%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
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.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicare 539
$12
$12 – $52
Medicaid 340
$12
$10 – $42
Amerigroup 177
$13
$6 – $53
UnitedHealthcare 1504
$13
$10 – $100
Independent Health 51
$13
$11 – $40
Devoted Health 250
$13
$12 – $14
MVP Health Care 81
$13
$11 – $98
Tricare / VA 440
$13
$11 – $76
Molina Healthcare 552
$14
$7 – $37
AmeriHealth 251
$14
$11 – $45
Bright Health 63
$14
$12 – $137
Univera 16
$14
$11 – $18
UPMC Health Plan 100
$14
$12 – $76
AvMed 61
$15
$2 – $81
EmblemHealth 61
$15
$12 – $92
Anthem 591
$15
$10 – $78
Highmark 124
$15
$8 – $70
Geisinger 69
$17
$12 – $60
Centene / Ambetter 807
$18
$11 – $84
Humana 1051
$18
$12 – $136
Oscar Health 213
$20
$12 – $43
Health Net 305
$21
$9 – $209
Kaiser Permanente 222
$22
$8 – $115
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1301
$25
$12 – $109
SelectHealth 46
$27
$12 – $131
UCare 63
$28
$12 – $94
Aetna 1397
$29
$12 – $130
Priority Health 47
$29
$7 – $92
Cigna 1182
$36
$12 – $137
Harvard Pilgrim 57
$39
$12 – $115
Medica 235
$39
$13 – $151
HealthPartners 257
$45
$12 – $140
Sanford Health Plan 70
$48
$25 – $123
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 142
$50
$19 – $175
Security Health Plan 53
$61
$12 – $124
Coventry 164
$62
$12 – $208
MultiPlan / PHCS network 869
$75
$14 – $278
Healthcare Highways 49
$94
$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

StateMedian 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

How much does Copper blood test cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2239 US hospitals is $58. Most hospitals fall between $14 and $168. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Copper blood test?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $12). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Copper blood test?
Medicare pays about $12. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Copper blood test prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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