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Antibody Test For Tissue Compatibility

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 86831

This laboratory test looks for antibodies in the blood directed against tissue-matching markers, most often used before or after an organ or tissue transplant. It helps assess how compatible a potential donor's tissue is with the recipient, or monitors for antibodies that could increase the risk of rejection after a transplant. Results are interpreted by the transplant team as part of a broader compatibility evaluation.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Antibody Test For Tissue Compatibility cost?

$66.07

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $66.07 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $58.88 to $91.20.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $138 · 10th to 90th $62 to $309Professionalmedian $66 · 10th to 90th $45 to $117
$50$100$200$500facility $138professional $66

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$61.66
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$61.66
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$91.20
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$309.03
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$602.56
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$169.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$112.20

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 4.9 times more in Alaska than in Alabama. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Washington, DC· 37th of 51

$66.07

AK $186AL $38.02

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.