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Red Blood Cell Antibody Identification

Indiana 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 $275 · 10th–90th $38$1,0960%20%10th90th$275Professionalmedian $30 · 10th–90th $18$350%20%40%10th90th$30$1.0$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0

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
$42.66
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$398.11
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$35.48
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$46.77
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$1,096.48
Typical High
$1,479.11
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$31.62
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$34.67
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$32.36
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$281.84
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$47.86
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$302.00
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$44.67