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Genetic Test For Hereditary Iron Overload (HFE Gene)

Oregon 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 October 2026.

How much does Genetic Test For Hereditary Iron Overload (HFE Gene) cost?

$75.86

Typical negotiated rate. In Oregon, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $75.86 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $72.44 from a physician practice, and about $123 from a hospital or other facility.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 8 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$72.44$61.66 to $79.43
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$123$72.44 to $191

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $123 · 10th to 90th $66 to $269Professionalmedian $72 · 10th to 90th $37 to $105
$50$100$200facility $123professional $72

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$288.40
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$91.20
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$269.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$128.82
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$169.82
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$288.40
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$91.20
Pacific Source
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$131.83
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$269.15
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$107.15
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$288.40
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$77.62
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$104.71
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$77.62

Where Oregon sits

The same service costs 4.8 times more in Kansas than in Illinois. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Oregon· 21st of 51

$75.86

KS $240IL $50.12

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.