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Non-Invasive Skin-Based Hemoglobin Measurement

Maryland 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.

How much does Non-Invasive Skin-Based Hemoglobin Measurement cost?

$5.89

Typical negotiated rate. In Maryland, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $5.89 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $3.80 to $7.76.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $3 · 10th to 90th $2 to $6Professionalmedian $6 · 10th to 90th $3 to $24
$2$5$10$20facility $3professional $6

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.72
Median
$6.61
Typical High
$26.92
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.78
Median
$3.98
Typical High
$4.90
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.63
Median
$3.47
Typical High
$6.61
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.82
Median
$5.50
Typical High
$15.85
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.79
Median
$5.75
Typical High
$7.59
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.09
Median
$2.40
Typical High
$3.80
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$9.33
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.95
Median
$3.47
Typical High
$7.59

Where Maryland sits

The same service costs 5.4 times more in Nebraska than in Washington, DC. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Maryland· 28th of 51

$5.89

NE $20.42DC $3.80

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.