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Red Blood Cell Antibody Identification

Alaska rates for HCPCS 86870

This blood bank test identifies specific antibodies against red blood cells that are present in a person's blood, using a panel of reference cells to pinpoint which antibody or antibodies are involved. It is typically performed after a screening test shows that such antibodies are present. Identifying the exact antibody helps ensure that any blood given in a transfusion is compatible and safe.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $24 · 10th–90th $24$5010%50%90th$24Professionalmedian $155 · 10th–90th $21$1700%20%10th90th$155$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0

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
$213.80
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$537.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$154.88
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.47
Median
$3.47
Typical High
$3.47
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$45.71
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$23.99
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$58.88
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$173.78
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$23.99
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$58.88
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$245.47
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$245.47
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$151.36