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Non-Invasive Skin-Based Hemoglobin Measurement

Louisiana 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 $7 · 10th–90th $5$180%10%10th90th$7Professionalmedian $6 · 10th–90th $4$80%20%10th90th$6$1.0$2.0$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
$5.37
Median
$6.92
Typical High
$18.62
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.80
Median
$6.03
Typical High
$10.23
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.37
Median
$8.32
Typical High
$13.18
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.17
Median
$5.50
Typical High
$6.92
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$39.81
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.62
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$30.90
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.40
Median
$3.31
Typical High
$7.24
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.09
Median
$4.57
Typical High
$6.17
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.57
Median
$3.02
Typical High
$8.13