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Red Blood Cell Antibody Identification

Pennsylvania 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 $195 · 10th–90th $59$1,3490%5%10th90th$195Professionalmedian $33 · 10th–90th $20$1410%20%10th90th$33$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
$58.88
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$1,348.96
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$141.25
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$28.84
AmeriHealth
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$7,585.78
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$977.24
Median
$8,511.38
Typical High
$77,624.71
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$10.00
Typical High
$10.00
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.23
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$141.25
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$64.57
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$54.95
Geisinger
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$147.91
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$707.95
Typical High
$1,318.26
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$10.47
Typical High
$11.48
Independence Blue Cross
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$5,495.41
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$1,380.38
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$138.04
Oscar Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,096.48
Median
$1,096.48
Typical High
$1,905.46
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$97.72
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$14.45
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$758.58
Typical High
$1,148.15
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$52.48