Products & Programs PharmacyAnthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield | Medicare AdvantageJanuary 8, 2024

Anthem expands specialty pharmacy precertification list

RETRACTION: This article, originally published on January 8, 2024, was retracted on February 5, 2024. Beyfortus is not covered under Medicare Part B and therefore, not included in the precertification review process.

Effective for dates of service on and after May 1, 2024, the specialty Medicare Part B drug listed in the table below will be included in our precertification review process.

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 result in denied claims.

HCPCS or CPT® codes

Medicare Part B drugs

90380, 90381

Beyfortus (nirsevimab)

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