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Red Blood Cell Antibody Identification

Nevada 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 Nevada, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $29.51 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $20.89 from a physician practice, and about $288 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 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$20.89$18.20 to $31.62
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$288$72.44 to $363

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $288 · 10th to 90th $47 to $363Professionalmedian $21 · 10th to 90th $10 to $42
$10$100$1Kfacility $288professional $21

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
$33.88
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$234.42
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$50.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$25.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$5.37
Median
$6.76
Typical High
$10.00
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$27.54
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$288.40
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$363.08
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$28.84
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$158.49
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$45.71
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$0.09
Median
$0.09
Typical High
$0.09
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$4,265.80
Median
$4,265.80
Typical High
$4,265.80
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$3.89
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$41.69

Where Nevada 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.

Nevada· 32nd 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.