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Sickle Cell Adhesion Test, VCAM-1

Colorado 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 $1,445 · 10th–90th $525$2,5700%5%10%10th90th$1,445Professionalmedian $380 · 10th–90th $214$4370%20%10th90th$380$50.0$100.0$200.0$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
$524.81
Median
$1,778.28
Typical High
$2,818.38
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$436.52
Typical High
$436.52
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$645.65
Median
$1,513.56
Typical High
$2,570.40
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$371.54
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$1,548.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$741.31
Denver HMP
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$389.05
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$676.08
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$724.44
Median
$724.44
Typical High
$724.44
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$537.03
Median
$933.25
Typical High
$1,071.52
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$354.81
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$512.86
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$457.09
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$758.58
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$478.63