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Genetic Test For Hereditary Iron Overload (HFE Gene)

Louisiana 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 $89 · 10th–90th $66$2400%10%10th90th$89Professionalmedian $78 · 10th–90th $39$2340%10%10th90th$78$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0

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
$69.18
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$239.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$426.58
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$251.19
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$97.72
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$66.07
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$407.38
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$141.25
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$79.43
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$117.49