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Non-Invasive Skin-Based Hemoglobin Measurement

Washington, DC 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 October 2026.

How much does Non-Invasive Skin-Based Hemoglobin Measurement cost?

$3.98

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $3.98 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $3.63 to $7.08.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $9 · 10th to 90th $4 to $19Professionalmedian $4 · 10th to 90th $4 to $11
$5$10$20facility $9professional $4

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$3.80
Median
$3.80
Typical High
$10.72
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$3.80
Median
$3.80
Typical High
$3.80
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$3.63
Median
$3.98
Typical High
$7.08
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$8.51
Typical High
$18.62
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$2.69
Median
$5.75
Typical High
$38.02
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$9.77
Typical High
$10.47
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$11.22

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 2.8 times more in Alaska than in Washington, DC. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Washington, DC· 51st of 51

$3.98

AK $11.22DC $3.98

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.