Medicaid Managed CareMay 20, 2025
Prior authorization updates for medications billed under the medical benefit
Effective for dates of service on or after July 1, 2025, the following medication codes will require prior authorization.
Please note that including 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.
Note: Prior authorization requests for certain medications may require additional documentation to determine medical necessity.
Clinical Criteria | HCPCS or CPT® code(s) | Drug name |
J9329 | Tevimbra (tislelizumab-jsgr) | |
Q5135 | Tyenne (tocilizumab-aazg) |
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PUBLICATIONS: June 2025 Provider Newsletter
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