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Non-Invasive Skin-Based Hemoglobin Measurement

Kentucky 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$3720%10%10th90th$8Professionalmedian $4 · 10th–90th $3$90%20%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
$18.20
Typical High
$371.54
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.98
Median
$4.57
Typical High
$12.02
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$6.31
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$5.25
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.82
Median
$2.82
Typical High
$4.37
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$6.76
Typical High
$7.08
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$6.03
Typical High
$8.32
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.89
Median
$7.41
Typical High
$10.72
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.95
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$23.99
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.24
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$6.03
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$7.08
Typical High
$10.00