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Non-Invasive Skin-Based Hemoglobin Measurement

North Carolina 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 $11 · 10th–90th $4$2950%10%10th90th$11Professionalmedian $6 · 10th–90th $4$80%20%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
$3.98
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$295.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.98
Median
$6.03
Typical High
$7.76
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$21.38
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.24
Median
$4.68
Typical High
$6.03
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.47
Median
$10.00
Typical High
$22.91
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.51
Median
$5.62
Typical High
$7.94
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.63
Median
$2.63
Typical High
$5.25
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.98
Median
$3.98
Typical High
$10.00
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.57
Median
$6.61
Typical High
$8.71
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$8.51
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$85.11