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Genetic Test For Hereditary Iron Overload (HFE Gene)

South Dakota 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 $170 · 10th–90th $126$4370%50%10th90th$170Professionalmedian $71 · 10th–90th $51$1950%20%10th90th$71$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
$165.96
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$851.14
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$194.98
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$125.89
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$158.49
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$741.31
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$323.59
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$177.83
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$89.13
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$66.07