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Genetic Test For Hereditary Iron Overload (HFE Gene)

Michigan 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 $66 · 10th–90th $62$3720%20%10th90th$66Professionalmedian $62 · 10th–90th $49$780%10%20%10th90th$62$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
$61.66
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$371.54
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$77.62
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$48.98
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$48.98
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$67.61
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$89.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$91.20
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$208.93
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$112.20
Priority Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$147.91
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$77.62
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$100.00