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Manganese Blood Level Test

North Carolina rates for HCPCS 83785

This blood test measures the level of manganese, a trace mineral the body needs in small amounts for normal metabolism, bone health, and antioxidant activity, in a person's bloodstream. It is used to evaluate suspected manganese deficiency or excess, such as in people on long-term intravenous nutrition or with significant exposure to manganese. Results help guide diagnosis and management.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Manganese Blood Level Test cost?

$21.38

Typical negotiated rate. In North Carolina, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $21.38 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $18.62 from a physician practice, and about $31.62 from a hospital or other facility.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$18.62$16.60 to $22.91
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$31.62$21.38 to $67.61

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $32 · 10th to 90th $20 to $120Professionalmedian $19 · 10th to 90th $13 to $35
$20$50$100facility $32professional $19

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$64.57
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$26.92
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$10.72
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$4.27
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$16.98
BCBS North Carolina
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$104.71
BCBS North Carolina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$17.38
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$120.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$40.74
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$45.71
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$51.29
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$44.67
Oscar Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$19.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$11.22
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$33.88

Where North Carolina sits

The same service costs 3.7 times more in Alaska than in Alabama. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

North Carolina· 39th of 51

$21.38

AK $60.26AL $16.22

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.