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Red Blood Cell Antibody Identification

New York 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 $355 · 10th–90th $32$9550%10%10th90th$355Professionalmedian $27 · 10th–90th $17$520%20%10th90th$27$1.0$10.0$100.0$1.0K$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
$35.48
Median
$389.05
Typical High
$954.99
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$63.10
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$29.51
CDPHP
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.57
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$20.42
CDPHP
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.62
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$20.42
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.63
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$281.84
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$151.36
Emblem Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$69.18
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$67.61
Excellus BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$14.13
Excellus BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$41.69
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$426.58
Typical High
$724.44
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$14.45
MVP Health Care
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$53,703.18
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$31.62
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$812.83
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$81.28
Univera
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$45.71
Univera
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$45.71