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Non-Invasive Skin-Based Hemoglobin Measurement

South Dakota 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 $6$100%50%10th$10Professionalmedian $7 · 10th–90th $3$140%10%10th90th$7$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0

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
$3.55
Median
$5.75
Typical High
$6.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.39
Median
$4.68
Typical High
$6.61
Avera
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.31
Median
$6.31
Typical High
$6.31
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$9.55
Typical High
$9.55
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.75
Median
$9.55
Typical High
$12.02
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.79
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$45.71
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$5.50
Typical High
$10.23
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$13.80
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.03
Median
$6.03
Typical High
$6.03
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$5.50
Typical High
$8.71
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$5.01