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Red Blood Cell Antibody Identification

Florida 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?

$26.30

Typical negotiated rate. In Florida, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $26.30 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $23.99 from a physician practice, and about $44.67 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 8 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$23.99$12.88 to $33.11
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$44.67$25.12 to $57.54

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $45 · 10th to 90th $17 to $372Professionalmedian $24 · 10th to 90th $8 to $55
$5$10$20$50$100$200$500facility $45professional $24

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
$17.38
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$87.10
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$33.11
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$8.51
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$16.60
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$3.47
Median
$5.25
Typical High
$6.61
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$251.19
AvMed
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$371.54
Median
$371.54
Typical High
$371.54
AvMed
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$15.14
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$123.03
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$77.62
Florida Blue
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$46.77
Florida Blue
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$6.76
Median
$9.12
Typical High
$33.11
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1.58
Median
$6.31
Typical High
$7.94
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$416.87
Median
$446.68
Typical High
$446.68
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$58.88
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$7.94
Typical High
$25.12

Where Florida 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.

Florida· 39th of 51

$26.30

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.