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Non-Invasive Skin-Based Hemoglobin Measurement

New York 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 $9 · 10th–90th $4$160%10%10th90th$9Professionalmedian $5 · 10th–90th $3$200%10%20%10th90th$5$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$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
$4.27
Median
$9.12
Typical High
$16.22
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.72
Median
$4.68
Typical High
$20.89
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$13.18
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.82
Median
$2.95
Typical High
$11.75
CDPHP
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$5.01
CDPHP
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.63
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$5.01
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.90
Median
$10.47
Typical High
$12.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.55
Median
$9.77
Typical High
$23.99
Emblem Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.07
Median
$6.46
Typical High
$13.80
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.34
Median
$3.55
Typical High
$9.77
Excellus BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$7.24
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$23.44
MVP Health Care
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.75
Median
$10.00
Typical High
$257.04
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.98
Median
$7.08
Typical High
$10.23
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.47
Median
$6.03
Typical High
$7.59
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.24
Median
$4.47
Typical High
$16.60
Univera
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$5.75
Typical High
$16.98
Univera
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$5.25
Typical High
$14.45