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Red Blood Cell Antibody Identification

Iowa 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 $100 · 10th–90th $35$7590%10%10th90th$100Professionalmedian $46 · 10th–90th $26$1510%10%10th90th$46$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K

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
$34.67
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$389.05
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$151.36
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$75.86
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$97.72
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$933.25
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$95.50
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$61.66
Midlands
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$28.18
Oscar Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,230.27
Median
$1,230.27
Typical High
$1,230.27
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$245.47
Median
$776.25
Typical High
$954.99
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$75.86
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$58.88