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Sickle Cell Adhesion Test, VCAM-1

Maryland 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.

How much does Sickle Cell Adhesion Test, VCAM-1 cost?

$380

Typical negotiated rate. In Maryland, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $380 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $339 to $380.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $331 · 10th to 90th $214 to $513Professionalmedian $380 · 10th to 90th $229 to $427
$200$500facility $331professional $380

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$338.84
Median
$380.19
Typical High
$426.58
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$363.08
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$467.74
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$660.69
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$724.44
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$478.63
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$758.58
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$512.86
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$512.86
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$758.58

Where Maryland sits

The same service costs 3.0 times more in South Dakota than in Connecticut. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Maryland· 46th of 51

$380

SD $977CT $331

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.