go back

Non-Invasive Skin-Based Hemoglobin Measurement

Arkansas 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 $8 · 10th–90th $6$110%20%10th90th$8Professionalmedian $4 · 10th–90th $4$80%20%10th90th$4$2.0$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0

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
$6.92
Median
$7.76
Typical High
$10.96
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.80
Median
$4.17
Typical High
$7.76
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$4.27
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.62
Median
$5.62
Typical High
$7.76
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$7.59
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.24
Median
$3.24
Typical High
$5.01
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.98
Median
$6.61
Typical High
$23.99
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.95
Median
$5.75
Typical High
$7.94
Qualchoice
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.90
Median
$4.90
Typical High
$4.90
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.24
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$5.75
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$7.59