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Genetic Test For Hereditary Iron Overload (HFE Gene)

Virginia 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 $98 · 10th–90th $62$3470%10%20%10th90th$98Professionalmedian $62 · 10th–90th $32$1230%10%10th90th$62$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K

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
$138.04
Typical High
$389.05
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$123.03
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$263.03
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$53.70
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$323.59
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$338.84
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$134.90
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$91.20
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$190.55
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$190.55
Sentara
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$10,000.00
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$10,000.00
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$107.15
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$100.00