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Sickle Cell Adhesion Test, VCAM-1

Ohio 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 $871 · 10th–90th $479$1,2300%10%10th90th$871Professionalmedian $107 · 10th–90th $69$8710%10%20%10th90th$107$50.0$200.0$1.0K$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
$478.63
Median
$912.01
Typical High
$1,230.27
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$478.63
Median
$851.14
Typical High
$1,230.27
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$562.34
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$588.84
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$630.96
Median
$7,943.28
Typical High
$14,125.38
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$338.84
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$2,570.40
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$199.53
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$2,454.71
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$338.84
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$2,089.30
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$331.13
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$281.84
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$891.25
SummaCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$537.03
Typical High
$1,023.29
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$257.04
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$758.58
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$549.54