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Non-Invasive Skin-Based Hemoglobin Measurement

Maine 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 October 2026.

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

$4.90

Typical negotiated rate. In Maine, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $4.90 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $2.82 to $6.76.

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 $7 · 10th to 90th $5 to $42Professionalmedian $4 · 10th to 90th $2 to $8
$2$5$10$20$50facility $7professional $4

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$4.07
Median
$4.07
Typical High
$6.92
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$4.90
Median
$6.61
Typical High
$43.65
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$2.00
Median
$2.51
Typical High
$3.24
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$7.76
Median
$8.13
Typical High
$13.80
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$4.07
Median
$5.25
Typical High
$8.13
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$6.76
Typical High
$12.02
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$4.07
Median
$4.07
Typical High
$7.59
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$6.76
Typical High
$12.02

Where Maine sits

The same service costs 2.8 times more in Alaska 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.

Maine· 40th of 51

$4.90

AK $11.22DC $3.98

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.