J7308 HCPCS code: Aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 20%, single unit dosage form (354 mg)
J7308 is the HCPCS Level II code for aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 20%, single unit dosage form (354 mg). In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $302.74 per service for J7308 across 102,752 services. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. The NCCI unit limit is 3 per day on outpatient hospital claims. Medicare volume rose 10% from 2022 to 2024 (93,137 to 102,752 services). In 2024, about 5,674 clinicians billed Medicare for J7308 for 62,625 beneficiaries; Florida, California, Texas accounted for 32% of services.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | J codes — Drugs administered other than oral method |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 51 — Drug or biological (priced per ASP/average sales price rules) |
| BETOS category | O1E — Other drugs |
| Added | 2002-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2004-01-01 |
Who bills J7308 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 5,674 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 62,625 |
| States with claims | 51 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (Florida, California, Texas) | 32% |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for J7308, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 93,137 | 57,244 | $386.15 | $303.16 |
| 2023 | 99,094 | 60,762 | $382.88 | $300.71 |
| 2024 | 102,752 | 62,625 | $386.92 | $302.74 |
States with the most J7308 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 14,494 | $304.70 |
| California | 13,279 | $303.97 |
| Texas | 5,069 | $303.31 |
| Arizona | 4,847 | $304.22 |
| Virginia | 4,230 | $298.09 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 3 | Clinical: Data |
| practitioner claims | 3 | Clinical: Data |
What changed for J7308
- 2002-01-01: J7308 added to HCPCS Level II
- Next scheduled CMS quarterly update (HCPCS and DMEPOS fee schedule): 2027-01-01
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code J7308?
J7308 is the HCPCS Level II code for aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 20%, single unit dosage form (354 mg). Short descriptor: "Aminolevulinic acid hcl top".
How much does Medicare pay for J7308?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $302.74 per service (average allowed $386.92).
Does Medicare cover J7308?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
How many units of J7308 can be billed per day?
3 on outpatient hospital claims; 3 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2025; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule; CMS NCCI MUE tables; CMS Medicare utilization (physician and DME supplier files); CMS Medicare Coverage Database articles. Fees are Medicare allowables, not commercial rates. Not billing or legal advice.