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Non-Invasive Skin-Based Hemoglobin Measurement

Colorado 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 $13 · 10th–90th $4$250%5%10%10th90th$13Professionalmedian $4 · 10th–90th $3$60%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
$3.16
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$23.44
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.80
Median
$3.98
Typical High
$5.89
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.31
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$25.12
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.09
Median
$2.40
Typical High
$3.89
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.82
Median
$3.55
Typical High
$13.49
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.63
Median
$3.55
Typical High
$6.46
Denver HMP
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.80
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$9.12
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.08
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$28.18
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.25
Median
$9.33
Typical High
$10.47
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.55
Median
$3.55
Typical High
$5.01
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.07
Median
$5.50
Typical High
$7.59
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$8.91