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Red Blood Cell Antibody Identification

Maryland 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?

$22.39

Typical negotiated rate. In Maryland, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $22.39 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $20.42 to $32.36.

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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $31 · 10th to 90th $15 to $58Professionalmedian $22 · 10th to 90th $18 to $39
$20$50$100facility $31professional $22

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$67.61
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$38.90
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$22.39
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$57.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$70.79
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$50.12
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$33.11
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$45.71
2 more rates with less common billing modifiers

A modifier changes what was billed, for example a reduced or repeated service. Each of these modifiers carries under 10% of the published rates for this code. Modifier combinations, and modifiers with fewer than 30 rates for a carrier, are not listed.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$19.50
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$6.76
Median
$6.76
Typical High
$7.76

Where Maryland 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.

Maryland· 49th of 51

$22.39

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.