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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 July 2026.

Facilitymedian $29 · 10th–90th $4$350%20%40%10th90th$29Professionalmedian $4 · 10th–90th $4$180%50%90th$4$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
$3.80
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$34.67
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.80
Median
$3.80
Typical High
$3.80
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$53.70
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$8.51
Typical High
$18.62
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.69
Median
$5.75
Typical High
$40.74
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$9.77
Typical High
$10.23
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$6.03
Typical High
$6.03
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$12.59