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Non-Invasive Skin-Based Hemoglobin Measurement

Texas 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 $11 · 10th–90th $4$320%5%10%10th90th$11Professionalmedian $4 · 10th–90th $3$60%10%20%10th90th$4$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0

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
$3.72
Median
$9.33
Typical High
$48.98
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$3.80
Typical High
$6.03
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.27
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$4.27
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.76
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$30.20
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.75
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$7.59
Baylor Scott & White
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$7.59
Typical High
$19.95
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$5.01
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.62
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$25.12
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.75
Median
$3.89
Typical High
$10.72
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$85.11
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$10.00
Typical High
$10.00
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.63
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$5.50
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.47
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$6.61
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.80
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$33.11
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.63
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$14.79
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.75
Median
$3.89
Typical High
$8.51
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.00
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$6.03
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$4.07
Typical High
$7.59
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.95
Median
$3.47
Typical High
$6.76