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Red Blood Cell Antibody Identification

Washington 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 $347 · 10th–90th $50$1,5850%10%10th90th$347Professionalmedian $46 · 10th–90th $21$1410%10%10th90th$46$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K

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
$50.12
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$1,584.89
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$158.49
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$46.77
Asuris Northwest Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$676.08
Median
$1,122.02
Typical High
$1,949.84
Asuris Northwest Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$83.18
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.29
Median
$2.88
Typical High
$79.43
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$57.54
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$75.86
Pacific Source
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$61.66
Pacific Source
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$61.66
Premera BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$57.54
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$104.71
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$562.34
Median
$1,047.13
Typical High
$1,949.84
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$81.28
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$1,202.26
Typical High
$2,137.96
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$44.67
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.22
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$44.67