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Sickle Cell Adhesion Test, VCAM-1

Virginia 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 $692 · 10th–90th $380$2,1380%10%10th90th$692Professionalmedian $380 · 10th–90th $69$4680%20%10th90th$380$50.0$100.0$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
$380.19
Median
$977.24
Typical High
$1,258.93
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$354.81
Median
$380.19
Typical High
$467.74
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,041.74
Median
$2,630.27
Typical High
$3,162.28
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$309.03
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$1,000.00
Typical High
$2,630.27
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$724.44
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$758.58
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$616.60
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$416.87
Median
$416.87
Typical High
$1,071.52
Sentara
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$354.81
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$1,288.25
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$354.81
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$1,174.90
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$616.60
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$512.86