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Non-Invasive Skin-Based Hemoglobin Measurement

Illinois 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 $8 · 10th–90th $4$140%10%10th90th$8Professionalmedian $4 · 10th–90th $3$100%10%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
$4.07
Median
$7.94
Typical High
$11.48
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.98
Median
$6.03
Typical High
$10.23
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.31
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$63.10
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.47
Median
$3.47
Typical High
$3.89
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.62
Median
$11.22
Typical High
$23.99
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.09
Median
$6.17
Typical High
$9.33
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.25
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$42.66
Hally Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$100.00
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.46
Median
$6.46
Typical High
$6.46
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.75
Median
$2.75
Typical High
$2.75
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.57
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$10.00
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$5.37
Typical High
$8.32