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Red Blood Cell Antibody Identification

Minnesota 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 $138 · 10th–90th $47$8910%5%10%10th90th$138Professionalmedian $37 · 10th–90th $30$620%20%40%10th90th$37$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K

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
$40.74
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$602.56
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$141.25
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$645.65
Typical High
$1,621.81
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$37.15
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$302.00
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$66.07
Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$234.42
Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$61.66
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$389.05
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$128.82
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$549.54
Typical High
$1,288.25
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$100.00