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Non-Invasive Skin-Based Hemoglobin Measurement

Oregon 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$110%50%90th$5Professionalmedian $7 · 10th–90th $5$220%10%10th90th$7$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0

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
$6.46
Median
$9.33
Typical High
$22.39
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.89
Median
$7.76
Typical High
$23.99
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$18.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.47
Median
$5.75
Typical High
$9.12
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$11.48
Typical High
$12.88
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$5.01
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$5.75
Typical High
$8.32
Pacific Source
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$10.00
Pacific Source
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$10.00
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.90
Median
$6.92
Typical High
$15.14
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$6.31
Typical High
$79.43
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$19.50
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.80
Median
$5.13
Typical High
$6.46
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.24
Median
$7.59
Typical High
$7.59
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$4.07
Typical High
$8.51