go back

Non-Invasive Skin-Based Hemoglobin Measurement

Virginia 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 $6 · 10th–90th $5$260%20%10th90th$6Professionalmedian $4 · 10th–90th $3$120%20%10th90th$4$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K

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
$4.68
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$30.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.80
Median
$3.98
Typical High
$12.30
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$19.95
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.69
Median
$2.82
Typical High
$3.89
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$35.48
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.13
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$22.39
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.69
Median
$3.89
Typical High
$7.24
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$6.03
Typical High
$7.41
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.24
Median
$7.24
Typical High
$10.00
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.63
Median
$2.63
Typical High
$7.41
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.98
Median
$3.98
Typical High
$10.47
Sentara
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.47
Median
$7.24
Typical High
$10,000.00
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.47
Median
$7.24
Typical High
$10,000.00
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.09
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$8.71
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$9.33