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Red Blood Cell Antibody Identification

West 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 October 2026.

How much does Red Blood Cell Antibody Identification cost?

$30.90

Typical negotiated rate. In West Virginia, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $30.90 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $23.44 from a physician practice, and about $47.86 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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$23.44$14.13 to $42.66
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$47.86$33.88 to $219

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $48 · 10th to 90th $31 to $1,413Professionalmedian $23 · 10th to 90th $13 to $55
$5$20$100$500$2Kfacility $48professional $23

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
$30.90
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$33.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$30.90
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$35.48
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$31.62
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$3.72
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$104.71
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$12.30
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$151.36
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$1,778.28
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$34.67
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,000.00
Median
$1,000.00
Typical High
$1,000.00
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$42.66

Where West Virginia 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.

West Virginia· 27th of 51

$30.90

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.