Copper level
Medicare pricing data for 324 providers across 38 states
This procedure has a 6.6x markup — hospitals charge $80.21 but Medicare allows only $12.12. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.6 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Copper level (HCPCS code 82525) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $12.12, but hospitals typically charge $80.21 — a 6.6x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $12.12, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.42. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 6.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $12.12 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $12 | $90 | 8 | 3,100 | +0.3% |
| Illinois | $12 | $105 | 6 | 1,143 | +0.3% |
| Indiana | $12 | $102 | 4 | 170 | +0.3% |
| Kentucky | $12 | $48 | 4 | 102 | +0.3% |
| Louisiana | $12 | $54 | 4 | 23 | +0.3% |
| Maine | $12 | $62 | 1 | 17 | +0.3% |
| Massachusetts | $12 | $81 | 4 | 372 | +0.3% |
| Mississippi | $12 | $312 | 4 | 67 | +0.3% |
| Nevada | $12 | $65 | 3 | 360 | +0.3% |
| New Mexico | $12 | $93 | 2 | 145 | +0.3% |
| New York | $12 | $61 | 12 | 759 | +0.3% |
| South Dakota | $12 | $53 | 5 | 33 | +0.3% |
| Puerto Rico | $12 | $13 | 18 | 67 | +0.3% |
| Colorado | $12 | $96 | 6 | 702 | +0.3% |
| Florida | $12 | $93 | 14 | 5,789 | +0.2% |
| Kansas | $12 | $94 | 7 | 1,751 | +0.2% |
| Maryland | $12 | $90 | 8 | 822 | +0.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $12 | $34 | 8 | 2,514 | +0.2% |
| Texas | $12 | $78 | 25 | 7,015 | +0.2% |
| Washington | $12 | $82 | 10 | 1,759 | +0.2% |
| North Carolina | $12 | $77 | 14 | 16,197 | +0.2% |
| Utah | $12 | $30 | 9 | 706 | +0.2% |
| Arizona | $12 | $100 | 4 | 3,973 | +0.2% |
| Minnesota | $12 | $119 | 6 | 585 | +0.1% |
| Ohio | $12 | $83 | 13 | 2,273 | +0.1% |
| Oklahoma | $12 | $83 | 7 | 671 | +0.1% |
| Virginia | $12 | $28 | 6 | 634 | +0.1% |
| Alabama | $12 | $83 | 4 | 1,275 | 0.0% |
| New Jersey | $12 | $79 | 14 | 10,577 | -0.1% |
| Hawaii | $12 | $67 | 2 | 265 | -0.2% |
| Tennessee | $12 | $43 | 5 | 487 | -0.2% |
| California | $12 | $82 | 27 | 8,880 | -1.1% |
| Iowa | $12 | $35 | 6 | 155 | -1.2% |
| Wisconsin | $12 | $96 | 8 | 199 | -1.3% |
| South Carolina | $12 | $81 | 8 | 84 | -1.6% |
| Oregon | $12 | $52 | 8 | 396 | -1.7% |
| North Dakota | $12 | $60 | 8 | 40 | -2.1% |
| Michigan | $11 | $61 | 8 | 81 | -9.9% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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