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Sickle Cell Adhesion Test, VCAM-1

Mississippi 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 $513 · 10th–90th $100$1,0230%10%20%10th90th$513Professionalmedian $479 · 10th–90th $380$6610%20%10th90th$479$20.0$50.0$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
$512.86
Median
$933.25
Typical High
$1,023.29
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$389.05
Median
$478.63
Typical High
$660.69
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$100.00
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$100.00
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$346.74
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$724.44
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$19.95
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$457.09
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$616.60
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$870.96