Medicare AdvantageSeptember 22, 2023
Medicare Part B precert expansion: Elfabrio, Epkinly, Qalsody, Vyjuvek, and Zynyz
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) |
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PUBLICATIONS: October 2023 Provider Newsletter
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