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Genetic Test For Hereditary Iron Overload (HFE Gene)

Georgia 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 $87 · 10th–90th $52$2000%10%20%10th90th$87Professionalmedian $66 · 10th–90th $37$1620%10%20%10th90th$66$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K$50.0K

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
$52.48
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$218.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$199.53
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$38.90
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$128.82
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$151.36
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$91.20
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$89.13
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$199.53
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$169.82
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$144.54
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$138.04
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$79.43
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$100.00