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Genetic Test For Hereditary Iron Overload (HFE Gene)

California rates for HCPCS 81256

A blood sample is tested for the most common genetic changes linked to hereditary hemochromatosis, a condition in which the body absorbs and stores too much iron over time. Identifying these gene changes can help confirm a diagnosis in someone with signs of iron overload or a family history of the condition.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $151 · 10th–90th $56$7080%5%10th90th$151Professionalmedian $71 · 10th–90th $49$2820%10%10th90th$71$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
$56.23
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$831.76
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$426.58
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$331.13
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$173.78
Blue Shield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$194.98
Blue Shield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$107.15
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$275.42
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$234.42
Contra Costa Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$89.13
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$134.90
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$309.03
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$489.78
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$77.62
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$194.98
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$204.17
Sutter Health Plus
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$229.09
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$229.09
The Alliance
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$501.19
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$147.91