Products & Programs PharmacyMedicaidMarch 6, 2024

Prior authorization updates for medications billed under the medical benefit

Effective July 1, 2024, the following medication codes will require prior authorization.

Please note, inclusion of a National Drug Code (NDC) on your medical claim is necessary for claims processing.

Visit the Clinical Criteria website to search for the specific Clinical Criteria listed below.

Clinical Criteria

HCPCS or CPT® code(s)

Drug name

CC-0241

J3490, J3590

Elfabrio (pegunigalsidase alfa-iwxj)

CC-0242

C9399, J3490, J3590, J9999

Epkinly (epcoritamab-bysp)

CC-0237

J3490, J3590

Qalsody (tofersen)

CC-0243

J3490, J3590

Vyjuvek (beremagene geperpavec)

CC-0240

J9999

Zynyz (retifanlimab-dlwr)








What if I need assistance?

If you have questions about this communication or need assistance with any other item, contact your local Provider Relationship Management representative or call Provider Services at the following phone numbers: outside L.A. County at 800-407-4627 or L.A. County at 888-285-7801.

Note: Prior authorization requests for certain medications may require additional documentation to determine medical necessity.

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