Products & Programs PharmacyMedicare AdvantageJune 27, 2025

Specialty pharmacy precertification list expanded

Effective for dates of service on and after November 1, 2025, the specialty Medicare Part B drug listed in the table below will be included in our precertification review process.

HCPCS codes

Medicare Part B drugs

C9399, J9999

Axtle (pemetrexed)

C9399, J9999

Bizengri (zenocutuzumab‑zbco)

C9399, J3490

Bynfezia pen (octreotide acetate)

Federal and state law, as well as state contract language and CMS guidelines, including definitions and specific contract provisions/exclusions, take precedence over these precertification rules and must be considered first when determining coverage. Noncompliance with new requirements may prevent claims from being approved.

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MULTI-BCBS-CR-084101-25-CPN83702