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Genetic Test For Hereditary Iron Overload (HFE Gene)

Minnesota 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 $174 · 10th–90th $66$4790%10%10th90th$174Professionalmedian $66 · 10th–90th $52$1230%20%40%10th90th$66$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K

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
$61.66
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$407.38
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$295.12
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$338.84
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$66.07
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$616.60
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$134.90
Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$478.63
Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$125.89
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$389.05
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$323.59
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$501.19
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$338.84