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Non-Invasive Skin-Based Hemoglobin Measurement

Massachusetts 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 $12 · 10th–90th $5$270%10%10th90th$12Professionalmedian $5 · 10th–90th $4$130%20%10th90th$5$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K

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
$4.79
Median
$11.48
Typical High
$31.62
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.79
Median
$5.25
Typical High
$12.88
AllWays Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.57
Median
$7.08
Typical High
$79.43
AllWays Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.47
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$12.30
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$19.50
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.68
Median
$4.68
Typical High
$6.46
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.89
Median
$7.94
Typical High
$12.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$6.17
Typical High
$16.22
Fallon Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.75
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$7,079.46
Fallon Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.41
Median
$7.41
Typical High
$8.71
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$15.14
Health New England
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.31
Median
$6.92
Typical High
$26.92
Mass General Brigham
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.57
Median
$7.08
Typical High
$79.43
Mass General Brigham
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.47
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$12.30
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.88
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$7.24
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$16.22