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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 October 2026.

How much does Genetic Test For Hereditary Iron Overload (HFE Gene) cost?

$54.95

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $54.95 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $48.98 to $70.79.

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.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $117 · 10th to 90th $49 to $209Professionalmedian $54 · 10th to 90th $39 to $112
$50$100$200$500facility $117professional $54

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
$48.98
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$158.49
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$48.98
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$70.79
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$251.19
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$478.63
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$138.04
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$77.62

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 4.8 times more in Kansas than in Illinois. 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.

Washington, DC· 41st of 51

$54.95

KS $240IL $50.12

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.