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Sickle Cell Adhesion Test, VCAM-1

Minnesota 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 $1,380 · 10th–90th $513$3,7150%20%10th90th$1,380Professionalmedian $513 · 10th–90th $407$7410%20%40%10th90th$513$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
$851.14
Median
$851.14
Typical High
$851.14
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$616.60
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$512.86
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$407.38
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$512.86
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$977.24
Median
$1,737.80
Typical High
$4,786.30
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$741.31
Typical High
$1,047.13
Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,122.02
Median
$1,621.81
Typical High
$3,715.35
Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$977.24
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$776.25
Typical High
$2,398.83
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$1,071.52
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$616.60
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$1,122.02