Products & Programs PharmacyMedicaid Managed CareJuly 17, 2023

Prior authorization update: Byooviz, Cimerli, Fylnetra, Rolvedon, and Stimufend

Effective for dates of service on and after September 1, 2023, the following medication codes billed on medical claims from current or new Clinical Criteria documents will require prior authorization. Inclusion of a national drug code 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 code

Drug name

CC-0072

Q5124

Byooviz (ranibizumab-nuna)

CC-0072

Q5128

Cimerli (ranibizumab-cqrn)

CC-0002

Q5130

Fylnetra (pegfilgrastim-pbbk)

CC-0002

J1449

Rolvedon (eflapegrastim-xnst)

CC-0002

Q5127

Stimufend (pegfilgrastim-fpgk)

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

Step therapy updates

Effective for dates of service on and after September 1, 2023, the following specialty pharmacy code from current or new Clinical Criteria documents will be included in our existing specialty pharmacy medical step therapy review process. Step therapy review will apply upon prior authorization initiation or renewal in addition to the current medical necessity review of the drugs noted below.

Clinical Criteria

Status

Drug

HCPCS codes

CC-0002

Non-preferred

Fulphila

Q5108

CC-0002

Non-preferred

Fylnetra

Q5130

CC-0002

Non-preferred

Nyvepria

Q5122

CC-0002

Non-preferred

Rolvedon

J1449

CC-0002

Non-preferred

Stimufend

Q5127

CC-0002

Non-preferred

Ziextenzo

Q5120

CC-0072

Non-preferred

Beovu

J0179

CC-0072

Non-preferred

Byooviz

Q5124

CC-0072

Non-preferred

Cimerli

Q5128

CC-0072

Non-preferred

Eylea

J0178

CC-0072

Non-preferred

Lucentis

J2778

CC-0072

Non-preferred

Macugen

J2503

CC-0072

Non-preferred

Vabysmo

J2777

CC-0002

Preferred

Neulasta

J2506

CC-0002

Preferred

Neulasta OnPro

J2506

CC-0002

Preferred

Udenyca

Q5111

CC-0072

Preferred

Avastin

C9257, J9035

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 844-912-1226.

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PUBLICATIONS: August 2023 Provider News