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Red Blood Cell Antibody Identification

New Jersey 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 $282 · 10th–90th $45$9550%10%10th90th$282Professionalmedian $26 · 10th–90th $18$400%20%10th90th$26$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K

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
$44.67
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$851.14
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$39.81
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$46.77
AmeriHealth
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$10,471.29
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$102.33
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$60.26
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$22.39
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$7,585.78
Typical High
$20,417.38
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$31.62
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$602.56
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$38.02