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HCPCS J7309 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: January 2026

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Methyl aminolevulinate (MAL) for topical administration, 16.8%, 1 gram
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Drugs Administered Other than Oral Method

Miscellaneous Drugs

Common Place of Service

11 - Office

None

50 - Federally Qualified Health Center

Complexity LevelLow

National average reimbursement for HCPCS J7309 by major payers:

bcbs

$52.97

uhc

$96.08

aetna

$79.77

cigna

$88.10

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J7309$591.421396882205 - VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER352528741 - VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERTNGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
J7309$71.131548750417 - UKHS GREAT BEND, LLC, THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SYSTEM GREAT BEND CAMPUS830516935KSGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
J7309$94.731285891960 - LUNG AND CHEST MEDICAL ASSOCIATES570916738SCGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
J7309$95.691043260482 - SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER, OSF SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER383852646 - OSF MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUPILGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
J7309$94.731851336044 - ST. JOSEPHS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF WEST BEND INC., FROEDTERT WEST BEND HOSPITAL390806302 - (WI) ST JOSEPHS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF WEST BEND INCWIGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
J7309$94.731356860621 - CHI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL822748395 - CHI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - GEORGIAGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
J7309$94.731205865789 - SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER INC.222563241 - SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER INCVTGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
J7309$168.031255785069 - ROSALYN GAMBOA133278552 - (NY) MEMORIAL CARDIOPULMONARY GROUPNYGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
J7309$94.731942485321 - SUMMIT GUPTA270759755MDGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
J7309$100.511629057302 - ST ELIZABETHS HOSPITAL OF THE HOSPITAL SISTERS OF THE THIRD ORDER, HSHS ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL370663567 - (IL) ST ELIZABETHS HOSPITAL OF THE HOSPITAL SISTERS OF THE THIRD ORDEILGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
J7309$94.731750388963 - DULCE HEALTH CENTER, JICARILLA SERVICE UNIT850434685 - (NM) DULCE HEALTH CENTERNMGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
J7309$104.201881804458 - AVERA MCKENNAN, AVERA MCKENNAN HOSPITAL AND UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTER - PLACEMENT460224743 - AVERA MCKENNANSDGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
J7309$113.691497099063 - FARAH PIRACHA453023019 - (NY) NORTH SHORE-LIJ MEDICAL PCNYGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
J7309$100.411366947210 - JASON RAGGI274181529 - (NY) HARLEM MEDICAL ASSOCIATES PCNYGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
J7309$104.201114473212 - PRISMA HEALTH-UPSTATE, PRISMA HEALTH CANCER INST-FARIS571004971 - PRISMA HEALTH-UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUPSCGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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HCPCS J7309 vs. Other Miscellaneous Drugs Codes

The HCPCS J7309 code is part of the Drugs Administered Other than Oral Method services used for Miscellaneous Drugs. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.

The HCPCS J7309 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.

CodeComplexityDescription
J7308-HCPCSModerateAminolevulinic acid HCl for topical administration, 20%, single unit dosage form (354 mg)
J7309-HCPCSLowMethyl aminolevulinate (MAL) for topical administration, 16.8%, 1 gram
J7310-HCPCSHighGanciclovir, 4.5 mg, long-acting implant

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS J7309. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the J7309 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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