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J7309 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Methyl aminolevulinate (mal) for topical administration. Medicaid pays a median of $79.50 for J7309 across 5 states, from $74.17 in California to $88.71 in New Mexico.

Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.

States publishing
5
National median
$79.50units vary by state
Lowest
$74.17California
Highest
$88.71New Mexico

What does Medicaid pay for J7309?

5 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for J7309. The national median is $79.50 (units differ between states). New Mexico pays the most, $88.71, and California the least, $74.17, a 1.2x spread.

J7309 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 5 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1New Mexico Source · since 2025-01-01$88.71——Plans must pay at least this—
2Michigan Source · since 2023-01-01$83.69——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Arizona Source · since 2024-04-01$79.50——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
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Rates are per the unit shown for each state; units can differ between states. Medicare amounts are computed from the CMS relative value file and locality cost indices; states with several Medicare localities show a range. Confirm rates with the payer before billing.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for J7309?

It depends on the state. Of the 5 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $79.50. New Mexico pays the most ($88.71) and California the least ($74.17).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for J7309?

New Mexico, at $88.71, effective 2025-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for J7309?

Not necessarily. Each state's plan contracts decide whether plans must pay at least the fee-for-service rate, pay a state-set rate, or negotiate their own. The workspace shows the rule for each state, cited to the contract or statute.