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Red Blood Cell Antibody Identification

South Dakota 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 $316 · 10th–90th $62$6030%20%10th90th$316Professionalmedian $31 · 10th–90th $21$760%10%20%10th90th$31$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0

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
$218.78
Median
$316.23
Typical High
$602.56
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$40.74
Avera
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$45.71
Avera
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$31.62
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$61.66
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$75.86
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$77.62
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$44.67
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$6.17
Typical High
$6.17
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$37.15
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$40.74
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$58.88