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Genetic Test For Hereditary Iron Overload (HFE Gene)

Colorado 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 $158 · 10th–90th $50$3310%5%10%10th90th$158Professionalmedian $50 · 10th–90th $28$2820%20%10th90th$50$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K

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
$41.69
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$309.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$281.84
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$331.13
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$66.07
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$173.78
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$95.50
Denver HMP
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$102.33
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$467.74
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$138.04
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$97.72
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$109.65
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$89.13