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Red Blood Cell Antibody Identification

Michigan 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?

$29.51

Typical negotiated rate. In Michigan, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $29.51 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $25.70 from a physician practice, and about $36.31 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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$25.70$13.80 to $33.11
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$36.31$30.20 to $81.28

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $36 · 10th to 90th $17 to $257Professionalmedian $26 · 10th to 90th $14 to $42
$10$20$50$100$200$500facility $36professional $26

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
$26.92
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$57.54
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$28.84
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$5.37
Median
$7.41
Typical High
$11.48
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$36.31
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$18.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$5.37
Median
$6.03
Typical High
$7.41
BCBS Michigan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$33.88
BCBS Michigan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$13.80
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$45.71
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$288.40
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$28.84
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$7.41
Median
$7.41
Typical High
$11.48
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$45.71
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$18.20
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$7.41
Median
$7.41
Typical High
$7.41
Priority Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$38.02
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$371.54
Median
$478.63
Typical High
$1,000.00
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$30.20

Where Michigan 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.

Michigan· 33rd of 51

$29.51

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.