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Red Blood Cell Antibody Identification

Ohio 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?

$25.12

Typical negotiated rate. In Ohio, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $25.12 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $21.88 from a physician practice, and about $83.18 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 8 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$21.88$18.20 to $30.20
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$83.18$45.71 to $263

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $83 · 10th to 90th $26 to $537Professionalmedian $22 · 10th to 90th $15 to $55
$2$10$50$200facility $83professional $22

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$660.69
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$331.13
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$7.08
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$131.83
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$234.42
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$269.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$6.03
Median
$6.92
Typical High
$107.15
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$46.77
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$33.88
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$32.36
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$37.15
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$6.31
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$269.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$45.71
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1.32
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$371.54
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$30.20
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$50.12
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$741.31
Median
$851.14
Typical High
$1,230.27
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$52.48

Where Ohio 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.

Ohio· 44th of 51

$25.12

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.