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Red Blood Cell Antibody Identification

Washington, DC 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?

$24.55

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

Insurers have agreed to pay about $24.55 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $20.42 to $38.90.

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 $93 · 10th to 90th $39 to $155Professionalmedian $22 · 10th to 90th $20 to $47
$5$10$20$50$100$200facility $93professional $22

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
$38.90
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$95.50
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$38.90
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$28.18
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$154.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$223.87
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$102.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$46.77

Where Washington, DC 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.

Washington, DC· 46th of 51

$24.55

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.