go back

Non-Invasive Skin-Based Hemoglobin Measurement

South 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 $10 · 10th–90th $4$240%10%20%10th90th$10Professionalmedian $4 · 10th–90th $3$60%20%40%10th90th$4$1.0$2.0$5.0$10.0$20.0

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
$3.89
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$23.99
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.89
Median
$3.89
Typical High
$5.25
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.07
Median
$4.07
Typical High
$4.79
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$0.87
Median
$1.23
Typical High
$36.31
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.05
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$8.51
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$28.84
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.45
Median
$3.55
Typical High
$6.46
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.55
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$8.32
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.57
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$6.03
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.88
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$10.72