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Red Blood Cell Antibody Identification

Idaho 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?

$74.13

Typical negotiated rate. In Idaho, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $74.13 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $50.12 from a physician practice, and about $245 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$50.12$19.05 to $74.13
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$245$89.13 to $676

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $245 · 10th to 90th $49 to $1,122Professionalmedian $50 · 10th to 90th $12 to $74
$5$20$100$500$2Kfacility $245professional $50

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
$64.57
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$95.50
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$89.13
BCBS Idaho
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$1,096.48
BCBS Idaho
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$7.24
Median
$7.94
Typical High
$588.84
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$4.90
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$102.33
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$45.71
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$1,148.15
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$89.13
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$58.88
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$588.84
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$562.34
Median
$812.83
Typical High
$1,174.90
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$72.44
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$416.87
Typical High
$851.14
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$43.65

Where Idaho 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.

Idaho· 4th of 51

$74.13

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.