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Genetic Test For Hereditary Iron Overload (HFE Gene)

New Hampshire 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 $234 · 10th–90th $66$6030%10%10th90th$234Professionalmedian $66 · 10th–90th $43$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
$66.07
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$831.76
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$66.07
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$371.54
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$61.66
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$338.84
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$269.15
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$125.89
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$501.19
Typical High
$501.19
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$190.55