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Sickle Cell Adhesion Test, VCAM-1

South 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 July 2026.

Facilitymedian $1,259 · 10th–90th $389$2,3990%10%20%10th90th$1,259Professionalmedian $513 · 10th–90th $257$7080%20%10th90th$513$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K

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
$933.25
Median
$1,621.81
Typical High
$2,398.83
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$354.81
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$354.81
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$549.54
Typical High
$707.95
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$954.99
Median
$1,659.59
Typical High
$9,549.93
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$724.44
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$912.01
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$281.84
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$616.60
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$616.60