Home Drug Codes J Codes J7330 · MACI
Updated July 1st, 2026

MACI J Code: J7330

Autologous cultured chondrocytes, implant

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
ASP ?
No current ASP
Not available for Q3 2026
WAC · AWP ?
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NDCs Crosswalked ?
2
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Autologous cultured chondrocytes, implant
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2001
Manufacturer Vericel Corporation
Route of Administration Intra-Articular
Generic Status Single-Source; Branded
Dosage Form Implant

About MACI

MACI is a medication aligned to the HCPCS J Code: J7330 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. It is an Orthopedic drug administered via the intra-articular route and manufactured by Vericel Corporation.

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NDC Code Information

2 NDC packages are crosswalked to J7330. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

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MACI Pricing & Reimbursement

J7330 Private Payer Reimbursement
$70,050.78 / HCPCS unit as of Jan 2026

National median reimbursement across major commercial payers.

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UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna

MACI CPT Administration Codes

The below list of CPT codes is intended for informational purposes only and may not be exhaustive. CPT® codes and descriptions are copyright American Medical Association (AMA). All rights reserved.

CPT Code Description
27412 Autologous chondrocyte implantation, knee
Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

CMS does not include MACI (J7330) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J7330. Wastage billing guide →

MACI Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)

The most billing units of J7330 Medicare will pay for one patient in one day, as published by CMS. 1 unit = 1 implant.

Practitioner Office & Hospital Outpatient
1 unit / day
= 1 implant per day

MAI 3 · Date of Service Edit: Clinical. Per-day limit based on clinical expectations; excess units are denied but may be appealed with documentation of medical necessity. See all MUE limits →

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MACI Clinical Information

Indications and drug classification.

Treated Diseases & Conditions

This list of indications is not exhaustive and may be subject to errors. The information on BuyandBill.com is intended for informational purposes only and should not be used for medical advice.

symptomatic, full-thickness cartilage defects of the knee
Drug Class
Autologous Cultured Cell [EPC]CellsCulturedAutologous [EXT]Chondrocytes [CS]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Maci billing and coding guide?
Billing and coding information for MACI can be found through Vericel. Visit Here →
Are there any available Maci patient assistance programs?
MACI patient assistance information can be found through Vericel Corporation. Visit Here →
Where can I find Maci prescribing information?
MACI prescribing information can be found at the link below: Visit Here →
Where can I find Maci side effect information?
Our team has not yet identified a source of side effects information for MACI. Please check back in a few weeks.
Does billing MACI require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include MACI (J7330) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing J7330. For more information, visit the link below.

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