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Red Blood Cell Antibody Identification

Hawaii 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.

How much does Red Blood Cell Antibody Identification cost?

$20.89

Typical negotiated rate. In Hawaii, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $20.89 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $8.32 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 $275 · 10th to 90th $39 to $398Professionalmedian $21 · 10th to 90th $7 to $43
$5$10$20$50$100$200facility $275professional $21

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$398.11
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$20.89
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$17.38
HMSA
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$42.66
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$77.62
University Health Alliance
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.68
Median
$7.76
Typical High
$10.47

Where Hawaii sits

The same service costs 7.4 times more in West Virginia than in Hawaii. 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.

Hawaii· 51st of 51

$20.89

WV $155HI $20.89

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.