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Genetic Test For Hereditary Iron Overload (HFE Gene)

Maryland 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.

Facilitymedian $138 · 10th–90th $48$3890%10%10th90th$138Professionalmedian $66 · 10th–90th $43$1780%20%10th90th$66$1.0$5.0$20.0$100.0$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
$47.86
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$389.05
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$177.83
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$67.61
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$114.82
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$97.72
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$50.12
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$60.26
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$64.57