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Sickle Cell Adhesion Test, VCAM-1

Illinois 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 June 2026.

Facilitymedian $851 · 10th–90th $513$1,5140%10%10th90th$851Professionalmedian $417 · 10th–90th $331$6460%20%10th90th$417$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
$870.96
Typical High
$1,513.56
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$338.84
Median
$416.87
Typical High
$616.60
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$616.60
Median
$691.83
Typical High
$831.76
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$575.44
Median
$1,122.02
Typical High
$2,344.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$776.25
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$912.01
Hally Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$100.00
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$407.38
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$1,023.29
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$512.86