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Sickle Cell Adhesion Test, VCAM-1

Washington 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 $617 · 10th–90th $513$1,8620%20%40%10th90th$617Professionalmedian $457 · 10th–90th $214$6170%20%40%10th90th$457$50.0$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
$724.44
Median
$2,290.87
Typical High
$3,548.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$724.44
Median
$724.44
Typical High
$2,818.38
Asuris Northwest Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$1,412.54
Asuris Northwest Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$512.86
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$524.81
Median
$1,071.52
Typical High
$1,318.26
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$724.44
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$64.57
Pacific Source
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$616.60
Premera BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$812.83
Typical High
$1,584.89
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$457.09
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$630.96
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$758.58
Typical High
$1,380.38
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$512.86
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$616.60
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$512.86
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$229.09
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$912.01