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Sickle Cell Adhesion Test, VCAM-1

Alaska rates for HCPCS 0121U

Measures how strongly a person's blood cells stick to VCAM-1, a protein on the lining of blood vessels, using a whole blood sample. Sticking of this kind contributes to the blockages seen in sickle cell disease. A companion test measures adhesion to P-selectin instead.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $479 · 10th–90th $309$2,1880%10%10th90th$479Professionalmedian $1,148 · 10th–90th $513$2,0420%20%10th90th$1,148$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,258.93
Median
$3,630.78
Typical High
$6,025.60
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,258.93
Median
$3,630.78
Typical High
$6,165.95
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,412.54
Median
$1,412.54
Typical High
$1,412.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$724.44
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$426.58
Typical High
$616.60
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$1,621.81
Premera BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,778.28
Median
$1,905.46
Typical High
$2,041.74
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$1,148.15
Typical High
$1,148.15
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$912.01
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$478.63
Median
$478.63
Typical High
$512.86
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$229.09
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$1,548.82