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Sickle Cell Adhesion Test, VCAM-1

Tennessee 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 $437 · 10th–90th $229$2,3990%10%20%10th90th$437Professionalmedian $398 · 10th–90th $339$5130%20%10th90th$398$100.0$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
$100.00
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$478.63
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$489.78
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$512.86
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$416.87
Median
$1,148.15
Typical High
$2,238.72
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$776.25
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,398.83
Median
$2,398.83
Typical High
$2,398.83
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$181.97
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$512.86
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$512.86