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Genetic Test For Hereditary Iron Overload (HFE Gene)

Washington, DC 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 $117 · 10th–90th $49$2240%10%20%10th90th$117Professionalmedian $49 · 10th–90th $48$1450%50%10th90th$49$0.1$0.5$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0

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
$48.98
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$223.87
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$51.29
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$512.86
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$251.19
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$295.12
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$131.83
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$501.19
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$338.84