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Non-Invasive Skin-Based Hemoglobin Measurement

Michigan 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 $5 · 10th–90th $5$90%50%10th90th$5Professionalmedian $5 · 10th–90th $4$170%10%20%10th90th$5$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
$4.57
Median
$4.79
Typical High
$8.71
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.79
Median
$5.89
Typical High
$17.38
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.55
Median
$3.55
Typical High
$3.55
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.31
Median
$3.55
Typical High
$3.55
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.47
Median
$5.62
Typical High
$7.76
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.57
Median
$4.79
Typical High
$16.60
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.98
Median
$6.31
Typical High
$8.91
Priority Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$5.75
Typical High
$7.08
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.51
Median
$4.47
Typical High
$6.03
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$6.92
Typical High
$9.33