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Non-Invasive Skin-Based Hemoglobin Measurement

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 88738

This test estimates the level of hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells, using a sensor placed on the skin instead of drawing blood. It provides a quick, needle-free estimate that can be useful for screening before a procedure or for repeated checks over a short period. Because it is an estimate, results suggesting a significant abnormality are typically confirmed with a standard blood draw.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $9 · 10th–90th $4$300%10%10th90th$9Professionalmedian $5 · 10th–90th $3$200%10%20%10th90th$5$0.1$1.0$10.0$100.0$1.0K$10.0K$100.0K

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
$4.27
Median
$9.55
Typical High
$30.90
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.80
Median
$5.89
Typical High
$21.88
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$7.41
Typical High
$22.91
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.82
Median
$3.09
Typical High
$10.00
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.07
Median
$10.00
Typical High
$22.91
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.09
Median
$6.17
Typical High
$13.49
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.40
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$7.24
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$4.47
Typical High
$10.00