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Red Blood Cell Antibody Identification

Virginia 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 $224 · 10th–90th $39$7760%10%10th90th$224Professionalmedian $38 · 10th–90th $18$460%20%40%10th90th$38$1.0$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K$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
$46.77
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$724.44
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$38.90
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,174.90
Median
$1,513.56
Typical High
$1,819.70
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$30.20
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$141.25
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.95
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$177.83
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$40.74
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$45.71
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$20.42
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$30.20
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$23.99
Sentara
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$10,000.00
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$10,000.00
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$331.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$28.18