Products & Programs PharmacyMedicare AdvantageSeptember 19, 2023

Medicare Part B precert expansion: Adstiladrin, Altuviiio, Idacio, Lamzede, Lunsumio, Rebyota, Signifor LAR, Syfovre, and Vivimusta

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield expands specialty pharmacy precertification list

The previous effective date was previously listed in error as October 1, 2023, this correct effective date is December 1, 2023.

Effective for dates of service on and after December 1, 2023, the specialty Medicare Part B drugs 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

J9029

Adstiladrin (nadofaragene firadenovec-vncg)

C9399, J7199

Altuviiio (antihemophilic factor (recombinant)

C9399, J3490

Lamzede (velmanase alfa-tycv)

J9350

Lunsumio (mosunetuzumab-axgb)

J1440

Rebyota (fecal microbiota, live – jslm)

J2502

Signifor LAR (pasireotide)

C9151, C9399, J3490

Syfovre (pegcetacoplan) 

J9056

Vivimusta (bendamustine)

MULTI-BCBS-CR-023557-23-CPN23416

PUBLICATIONS: October 2023 Provider Newsletter