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Sickle Cell Adhesion Test, VCAM-1

Michigan 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 $479 · 10th–90th $457$8910%50%10th90th$479Professionalmedian $417 · 10th–90th $309$6030%20%10th90th$417$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. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$478.63
Median
$478.63
Typical High
$891.25
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$416.87
Median
$478.63
Typical High
$602.56
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$354.81
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$354.81
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$338.84
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$354.81
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$776.25
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$478.63
Median
$524.81
Typical High
$1,288.25
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$407.38
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$691.83
Priority Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$616.60
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$616.60
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$512.86