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Non-Invasive Skin-Based Hemoglobin Measurement

Missouri 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 $8 · 10th–90th $5$170%10%20%10th90th$8Professionalmedian $6 · 10th–90th $3$130%10%10th90th$6$2.0$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0

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
$4.90
Median
$8.71
Typical High
$11.75
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$5.89
Typical High
$17.38
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$4.27
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$17.38
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.82
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$12.59
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$14.45
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.76
Median
$10.23
Typical High
$27.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.69
Median
$5.62
Typical High
$15.49
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.47
Median
$8.91
Typical High
$79.43
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$10.23
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.24
Median
$6.03
Typical High
$6.92
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$10.23