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Red Blood Cell Antibody Identification

Montana 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 $191 · 10th–90th $71$9770%20%10th90th$191Professionalmedian $50 · 10th–90th $21$1580%10%10th90th$50$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K$100.0K

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
$190.55
Median
$389.05
Typical High
$645.65
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$158.49
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$66,069.34
Typical High
$91,201.08
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$15.14
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$275.42
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$45.71
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$954.99
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$954.99
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$275.42
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$72.44
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$23.44
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$30.20