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Sickle Cell Adhesion Test, VCAM-1

California 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 $1,479 · 10th–90th $437$2,8180%10%10th90th$1,479Professionalmedian $380 · 10th–90th $74$5620%20%10th90th$380$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K

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
$562.34
Median
$1,174.90
Typical High
$2,951.21
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$275.42
Median
$426.58
Typical High
$436.52
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,479.11
Median
$1,479.11
Typical High
$2,570.40
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$371.54
Blue Shield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$575.44
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$416.87
Median
$1,023.29
Typical High
$1,905.46
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$363.08
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$776.25
Contra Costa Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$562.34
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$407.38
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$891.25
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,398.83
Median
$2,398.83
Typical High
$2,398.83
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$19.95
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$1,513.56
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$467.74
Typical High
$512.86
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$616.60
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$1,000.00