No. J7309 is a HCPCS Level II code, maintained by CMS, that identifies the drug supplied. CPT codes are five-digit numbers from the AMA that describe services. Giving the drug, for example an injection or infusion, is usually reported with a separate CPT administration code.

What is one billing unit of J7309?

One unit of J7309 is 1 gram, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 1 gram.

J7309 (Retired 2025) — Methyl aminolevulinate, top

J7309 was retired on Dec 31, 2025

CMS ended J7309 after Dec 31, 2025. Don’t report it for later dates of service. Current codes for the same drug:

Code

CMS HCPCS file

HCPCS codeJ7309

Billing unit1 gram

Descriptor: Methyl aminolevulinate (mal) for topical administration, 16.8%, 1 gram
Short descriptor: Methyl aminolevulinate, top
Code set: HCPCS Level II, maintained by CMS
Effective: Jan 1, 2026

The billing unit is read from the descriptor. Confirm it against the CMS file before billing.

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J7309: common questions

Is J7309 a CPT code?: No. J7309 is a HCPCS Level II code, maintained by CMS, that identifies the drug supplied. CPT codes are five-digit numbers from the AMA that describe services. Giving the drug, for example an injection or infusion, is usually reported with a separate CPT administration code. CPT codes for drug administration.
What is one billing unit of J7309?: One unit of J7309 is 1 gram, as stated in the code's descriptor. Units to report = dose given ÷ 1 gram. J-code billing units.

J7309 — Methyl aminolevulinate (mal) for topical administration, 16.8%, 1 gram

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