go back

Non-Invasive Skin-Based Hemoglobin Measurement

New Mexico 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 $16 · 10th–90th $6$3020%10%10th90th$16Professionalmedian $6 · 10th–90th $4$270%10%20%10th90th$6$2.0$20.0$200.0$2.0K$20.0K

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
$6.03
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$302.00
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.80
Median
$6.61
Typical High
$26.92
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$53.70
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.09
Median
$4.07
Typical High
$4.68
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.24
Median
$3.24
Typical High
$3.24
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.09
Median
$7.24
Typical High
$10.96
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.63
Median
$4.79
Typical High
$6.31
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.09
Median
$7.76
Typical High
$10.96
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.91
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$7.59
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$6.92