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Medicare rates as of January 2026
CPT 82525 is classified under Pathology and Laboratory Procedures, in the Chemistry Procedures subgroup.
Copper Test, This Test Checks A Sample Of Blood Or Urine For Copper A Mineral Needed In Very Small Amounts To Make Red Blood Cells.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Chemistry Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 81 - Independent Laboratory 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | 90 - Reference Laboratory 26 - Professional component |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $12.41 national lab fee schedule rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 82525 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $12.255 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 82525 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 82525 by major payers:
$10.79
BCBS / Anthem
$8.80
UnitedHealthcare
$14.62
Aetna
$18.19
Cigna
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CPT 82525
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$36.00Published rateWest Jefferson Holdings, LLC, West Jefferson Medical Center
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$15.23Published rateMorehouse General Hospital
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$12.40Published ratePark Place Surgery Center, LLC, Park Place Surgical Hospital
Park Place Surgical Hospital
$4.46Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 82525 vs. Other Chemistry Procedures Codes
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| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 82390-CPT | Low | Copper Enzyme Test, The Test Checks Blood And Urine For Ceruloplasmin A Plasma Enzyme. The Test Helps Diagnose Wilsons Disease A Rare Genetic Disease That Causes The Body To Retain Excess Copper. |
| 82495-CPT | Low | Chromium |
| 82523-CPT | Low | Collagen Cross-Link Test, This Test Evaluates Collagen For Cross-Links. This Indicates The Health Of Bone Structure And Bone Creation. It Is Related To Parathyroid Gland Function And Osteoporosis. |
| 82525-CPT | Low | Copper Test, This Test Checks A Sample Of Blood Or Urine For Copper A Mineral Needed In Very Small Amounts To Make Red Blood Cells. |
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