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Non-Invasive Skin-Based Hemoglobin Measurement

Washington 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 $8 · 10th–90th $5$220%10%10th90th$8Professionalmedian $7 · 10th–90th $4$240%10%10th90th$7$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$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
$4.68
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$27.54
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.68
Median
$7.59
Typical High
$26.92
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.51
Median
$2.51
Typical High
$2.51
Asuris Northwest Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$6.31
Typical High
$13.80
Asuris Northwest Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.80
Median
$4.47
Typical High
$5.13
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.25
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$16.22
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$5.25
Typical High
$7.59
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.89
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$64.57
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
$5.01
Premera BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$8.71
Typical High
$13.80
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.47
Median
$4.47
Typical High
$6.03
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$7.59
Typical High
$13.49
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.80
Median
$4.47
Typical High
$5.01
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.79
Median
$6.03
Typical High
$6.03
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$3.24
Typical High
$9.33
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.24
Median
$2.57
Typical High
$9.12