Products & Programs PharmacyMedicare AdvantageSeptember 22, 2023

Medicare Part B precert expansion: Elfabrio, Epkinly, Qalsody, Vyjuvek, and Zynyz

Expanded specialty pharmacy precertification list

Effective for dates of service on and after January 1, 2024, 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

J3490, J3590

Elfabrio (pegunigalsidase alfa-iwxj)

C9399, J3490, J3590, J9999

Epkinly (epcoritamab-bysp)

J3490, J3590

Qalsody (tofersen)

J3490, J3590

Vyjuvek (beremagene geperpavec)

J9999

Zynyz (retifanlimab-dlwr)

MULTI-BCBS-CR-037831-23-CPN37401

PUBLICATIONS: October 2023 Provider Newsletter