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Red Blood Cell Antibody Identification

Oregon 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?

$57.54

Typical negotiated rate. In Oregon, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $57.54 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $37.15 from a physician practice, and about $66.07 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$37.15$24.55 to $63.10
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$66.07$57.54 to $214

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $66 · 10th to 90th $21 to $1,202Professionalmedian $37 · 10th to 90th $17 to $79
$5$20$100$500facility $66professional $37

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
$89.13
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$213.80
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$45.71
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$3.31
Median
$3.89
Typical High
$91.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$74.13
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$91.20
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$549.54
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$109.65
Pacific Source
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$61.66
Pacific Source
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$61.66
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$3.89
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$104.71
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$100.00
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$724.44
Median
$1,202.26
Typical High
$1,412.54
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$102.33
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,148.15
Median
$1,412.54
Typical High
$1,778.28
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$53.70

Where Oregon 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.

Oregon· 7th of 51

$57.54

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.