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Red Blood Cell Antibody Identification

Tennessee 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?

$30.20

Typical negotiated rate. In Tennessee, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $30.20 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $19.05 to $40.74.

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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $62 · 10th to 90th $30 to $107Professionalmedian $28 · 10th to 90th $14 to $41
$5$10$20$50$100facility $62professional $28

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
$30.20
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$61.66
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$36.31
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$19.05
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$6.03
Median
$6.31
Typical High
$7.59
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$27.54
BCBS Tennessee
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$40.74
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$141.25
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$57.54
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$12.30
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$30.20

Where Tennessee 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.

Tennessee· 30th of 51

$30.20

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.