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Red Blood Cell Antibody Identification

Arkansas 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 October 2026.

How much does Red Blood Cell Antibody Identification cost?

$44.67

Typical negotiated rate. In Arkansas, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $44.67 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $22.91 from a physician practice, and about $331 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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$22.91$15.49 to $37.15
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$331$81.28 to $372

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $331 · 10th to 90th $35 to $457Professionalmedian $23 · 10th to 90th $15 to $50
$5$20$100$500facility $331professional $23

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
$50.12
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$50.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$50.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$25.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$5.25
Median
$10.00
Typical High
$10.00
BCBS Arkansas
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$457.09
BCBS Arkansas
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$22.91
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$26.30
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$81.28
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$63.10
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$1,071.52
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$11.22
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$30.90

Where Arkansas sits

The same service costs 10.0 times more in Texas than in Arizona. 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.

Arkansas· 13th of 51

$44.67

TX $200AZ $19.95

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.