HCPCS Level II · Drugs administered other than oral method
J7309Methyl aminolevulinate (mal) for topical administration, 16.8%, 1 gram
Terminated 12/31/2025
Source: CMS HCPCS quarterly update, October 2026. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About J7309
J7309 is an HCPCS Level II code in the J series (drugs administered other than oral method), describing methyl aminolevulinate (mal) for topical administration, 16.8%, 1 gram.
It was added to HCPCS effective 01/01/2011, and its current record took effect 01/01/2026.
It was terminated on 12/31/2025 and can't be billed for later dates of service.
Its Medicare coverage code is "D", meaning special Medicare coverage instructions apply.
Details
- Short description
- Methyl aminolevulinate, top
- Date added
- 01/01/2011
- Action effective
- 01/01/2026
- Termination date
- 12/31/2025
- BETOS
- O1E
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Common questions about J7309
Is HCPCS J7309 still valid?
- No. J7309 was terminated on 12/31/2025.
Does Medicare cover J7309?
- Its coverage code is "D": special Medicare coverage instructions apply. Check the local coverage determination for your region.