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Sickle Cell Adhesion Test, VCAM-1

North Carolina 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 $603 · 10th–90th $347$2,2910%10%20%10th90th$603Professionalmedian $407 · 10th–90th $275$4900%20%40%10th90th$407$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K

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
$407.38
Median
$1,621.81
Typical High
$1,698.24
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$338.84
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$478.63
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$457.09
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$389.05
Median
$1,122.02
Typical High
$2,290.87
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$776.25
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$537.03
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$380.19
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$257.04
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$616.60
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$229.09
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$512.86
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,398.83
Median
$2,398.83
Typical High
$2,398.83