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Antibody Test For Tissue Compatibility

Michigan 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?

$77.62

Typical negotiated rate. In Michigan, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $77.62 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $77.62 from a physician practice, and about $77.62 from a hospital or other facility.

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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$77.62$58.88 to $89.13
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$77.62$75.86 to $105

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $78 · 10th to 90th $62 to $148Professionalmedian $78 · 10th to 90th $49 to $102
$10$20$50$100$200facility $78professional $78

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

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$120.23
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$60.26
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$24.55
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$83.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$41.69
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$16.60
BCBS Michigan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$151.36
BCBS Michigan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$67.61
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$117.49
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$239.88
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$60.26
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$24.55
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$114.82
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$38.90
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$15.49
Priority Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$100.00
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$97.72
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$95.50

Where Michigan 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.

Michigan· 27th of 51

$77.62

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.