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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 October 2026.

How much does Red Blood Cell Antibody Identification cost?

$40.74

Typical negotiated rate. In South Dakota, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $40.74 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $40.74 from a physician practice, and about $61.66 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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$40.74$26.92 to $61.66
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$61.66$46.77 to $195

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $62 · 10th to 90th $34 to $195Professionalmedian $41 · 10th to 90th $21 to $76
$10$20$50$100facility $62professional $41

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

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$194.98
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$31.62
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$61.66
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$75.86
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$77.62
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$44.67
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$6.17
Typical High
$6.17
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$40.74
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$58.88

Where South Dakota 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.

South Dakota· 16th of 51

$40.74

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.