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Red Blood Cell Antibody Identification

Massachusetts 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 $288 · 10th–90th $33$5370%10%10th90th$288Professionalmedian $37 · 10th–90th $21$790%20%10th90th$37$1.0$10.0$100.0$1.0K$10.0K

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
$50.12
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$489.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$31.62
AllWays Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$478.63
AllWays Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$120.23
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$316.23
Median
$389.05
Typical High
$562.34
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$40.74
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.63
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$83.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$114.82
Fallon Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$4,897.79
Typical High
$9,772.37
Fallon Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$51.29
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$87.10
Health New England
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$199.53
Mass General Brigham
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$478.63
Mass General Brigham
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$120.23
Tufts
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$478.63
Typical High
$707.95
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$1,023.29
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$199.53