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Non-Invasive Skin-Based Hemoglobin Measurement

Idaho 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 $9 · 10th–90th $5$190%20%10th90th$9Professionalmedian $6 · 10th–90th $4$100%10%20%10th90th$6$5.0$10.0$20.0

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
$9.12
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$13.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.68
Median
$7.41
Typical High
$9.77
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.61
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$26.30
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$7.08
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.89
Median
$10.47
Typical High
$19.50
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$3.63
Typical High
$7.24
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$6.46
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$6.03
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$10.23
Typical High
$18.20
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.07
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$5.25
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$6.46
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$5.01
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$8.32