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Non-Invasive Skin-Based Hemoglobin Measurement

Alaska 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 $3 · 10th–90th $3$240%50%90th$3Professionalmedian $11 · 10th–90th $5$170%10%20%10th90th$11$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0

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
$21.88
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$58.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.89
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$33.11
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$13.80
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.63
Median
$5.75
Typical High
$7.24
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.63
Median
$2.63
Typical High
$5.01
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$16.22
Premera BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$32.36
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.33
Median
$11.22
Typical High
$11.22
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.63
Median
$2.63
Typical High
$2.63
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.63
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$6.46
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.24
Median
$10.00
Typical High
$19.50