Medicaid Managed CareApril 15, 2025
Prior authorization updates for medications billed under the medical benefit
Effective for dates of service on or after June 1, 2025, the following medication codes will require prior authorization.
Please note, inclusion of a National Drug Code (NDC) on the 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 |
C9399, J9999 | Anktiva (nogapendekin alfa inbekicept‑pmln) | |
J3590 | Hercessi (trastuzumab‑strf) | |
C9399, J9999 | Imdelltra (tarlatamab‑dlle) |
Note: Prior authorization requests for certain medications may require additional documentation to determine medical necessity.
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PUBLICATIONS: May 2025 Provider Newsletter
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