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Red Blood Cell Antibody Identification

North Dakota 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?

$75.86

Typical negotiated rate. In North Dakota, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $75.86 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $282 from a physician practice, and about $53.70 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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$282$37.15 to $407
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$53.70$31.62 to $214

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $54 · 10th to 90th $32 to $550Professionalmedian $282 · 10th to 90th $19 to $437
$20$50$100$200$500facility $54professional $282

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
$31.62
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$602.56
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$33.11
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$416.87
Typical High
$416.87
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$446.68
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
22 · Increased work
Typical Low
$389.05
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$537.03
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$89.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$57.54
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$186.21
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$63.10
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$53.70

Where North Dakota 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.

North Dakota· 3rd of 51

$75.86

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.