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Sickle Cell Adhesion Test, VCAM-1

Alabama 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 $589 · 10th–90th $457$8510%20%10th90th$589Professionalmedian $363 · 10th–90th $257$5890%20%10th90th$363$200.0$500.0$1.0K

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
$512.86
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$776.25
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$588.84
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$549.54
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$891.25
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$331.13
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$416.87
Median
$831.76
Typical High
$1,584.89
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$724.44
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$512.86
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$512.86