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Non-Invasive Skin-Based Hemoglobin Measurement

Iowa 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 $10 · 10th–90th $5$140%10%10th90th$10Professionalmedian $20 · 10th–90th $4$280%20%10th90th$20$2.0$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0

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
$3.89
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$14.45
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.89
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$28.84
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.46
Median
$9.55
Typical High
$12.02
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$8.71
Typical High
$23.99
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$8.91
Typical High
$15.85
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$7.24
Typical High
$13.18
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$6.17
Typical High
$6.61
Midlands
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$6.17
Typical High
$6.17
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$10.96
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$5.37
Typical High
$11.75
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.98
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$5.01