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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.

Facilitymedian $331 · 10th–90th $214$5130%20%10th90th$331Professionalmedian $380 · 10th–90th $229$4270%20%10th90th$380$100.0$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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

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