Copper blood test Cost by Hospital

Copper blood test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2254 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$58median cash price · 2254 hospitals, 52 statestypically $14–$170 depending on the hospital
≈ 4.7× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$102
Cash / self-pay
$58
Insurer-negotiated
$22
Medicare pays
$12
$14$170
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 $102 list price could save about $44 (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 ★ 4/5 150 min —
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 —
Lee Memorial Hospital Fort Myers, FL $9 $20 ★ 5/5 222 min —
Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health Fort Myers, FL $9 $20 ★ 4/5 270 min —
Cape Coral Hospital Cape Coral, FL $9 $20 ★ 3/5 221 min —
Allegheny Valley Hospital Natrona, PA $9 $12 ★ 4/5 203 min —
Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $9 $12 ★ 3/5 274 min —
Grossmont Hospital La Mesa, CA $9 $7 ★ 4/5 196 min —
Sharp Memorial Hospital San Diego, CA $9 $7 ★ 4/5 197 min —
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center Chula Vista, CA $9 $7 ★ 4/5 194 min —
Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Ctr Coronado, CA $9 $7 ★ 4/5 126 min —
Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital San Diego, CA $9 $8 — — —
Bsa Hospital Amarillo, TX $9 $65 ★ 2/5 215 min —
Firelands Regional Medical Center Sandusky, OH $9 — ★ 4/5 177 min —
Banner Desert Medical Center Mesa, AZ $9 $17 ★ 2/5 269 min —
Coast Plaza Hospital Norwalk, CA $9 $12 ★ 1/5 157 min —
HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital Niceville, FL $10 $9 ★ 5/5 114 min —
HCA Florida Osceola Hospital Kissimmee, FL $10 $9 ★ 2/5 115 min —
HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital a Part of HCA Florid Saint Petersburg, FL $10 $9 — — —
HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital Sarasota, FL $10 $9 ★ 4/5 108 min —
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital Plantation, FL $10 $9 ★ 2/5 134 min —
HCA Florida St Petersburg Hospital Saint Petersburg, FL $10 $9 ★ 2/5 132 min —
HCA Florida Northwest Hospital Margate, FL $10 $9 ★ 2/5 149 min —

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 October 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
Amerigroup 179
$12
$6 – $53
Medicare 547
$12
$12 – $53
Medicaid 344
$12
$10 – $42
Independent Health 51
$13
$11 – $40
UnitedHealthcare 1536
$13
$10 – $99
Devoted Health 254
$13
$12 – $14
MVP Health Care 82
$13
$11 – $98
Molina Healthcare 559
$13
$7 – $37
Tricare / VA 442
$13
$11 – $75
AmeriHealth 253
$14
$11 – $45
Bright Health 64
$14
$12 – $137
Univera 16
$14
$11 – $18
AvMed 63
$15
$2 – $79
UPMC Health Plan 103
$15
$12 – $76
Highmark 127
$15
$8 – $72
Anthem 610
$16
$10 – $80
Geisinger 69
$17
$12 – $60
Centene / Ambetter 827
$18
$11 – $84
Humana 1065
$18
$12 – $135
Oscar Health 227
$20
$12 – $43
Health Net 308
$21
$9 – $209
Kaiser Permanente 223
$23
$8 – $115
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1307
$25
$12 – $109
SelectHealth 46
$27
$12 – $131
UCare 64
$28
$12 – $94
Aetna 1422
$29
$11 – $129
Priority Health 46
$29
$7 – $92
Cigna 1205
$36
$12 – $137
EmblemHealth 74
$38
$12 – $83
Harvard Pilgrim 57
$39
$12 – $115
Medica 237
$39
$13 – $151
HealthPartners 258
$45
$12 – $140
Sanford Health Plan 72
$48
$25 – $121
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 143
$50
$19 – $175
Security Health Plan 53
$61
$12 – $124
Coventry 168
$62
$12 – $204
MultiPlan / PHCS network 883
$74
$14 – $279
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
Tennessee$25
Michigan$27
West Virginia$30

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 2254 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $58, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $102, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $22, a Medicare rate of about $12. Most cash prices fall between $14 and $170 — 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 2254 US hospitals is $58. Most hospitals fall between $14 and $170. 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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