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Medicare Medical Policies

Medicare provides policies guiding coverage of many medical services and interventions. These Medicare policies include statutes, regulations, national coverage determinations, local coverage determinations, and general coverage and benefit conditions in traditional Medicare (collectively referred to as "Medicare criteria").

When Medicare criteria are not fully established, as that term is defined in Medicare rules, Capital Blue Cross and/or our contracted third-party vendors, may develop and/or adopt additional policies and coverage criteria based on current evidence in widely used treatment guidelines or clinical literature, as permitted by law.

Find the policies you need, including for specialty care:

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Medicare Coverage Guidance

Medicare coverage and payment is contingent upon a determination that:

  • A service is in a covered benefit category
  • A service is not specifically excluded from Medicare coverage by the Social Security Act
  • The item or service is “reasonable and necessary” for the diagnosis or treatment of an illness or injury, to improve functioning of a malformed body member, or is a covered preventive service

These criteria are codified through rulemaking in the Code of Federal Regulations and/or applied in manual guidance, or are applied through coverage determinations. The Medicare Managed Care Manual Chapter 4 delineates Medicare Advantage Benefits and Beneficiary Protections and specifically Section 90 provides guidance on Coverage Determinations.

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Capital Medical Policies

Each medical policy includes:

  • Policy criteria — The internal coverage criteria including a summary of evidence that was considered during the development of these criteria.
  • Rationale — An explanation of the evidence that supports the adoption of the coverage criteria used to make a medical necessity determination.
  • References — A list of the sources of evidence used to develop the policy.

Medicare criteria take precedence. Capital Blue Cross policies will be used when Medicare criteria are incomplete or have not been provided.

Coverage criteria provide clinical benefits that are highly likely to outweigh any clinical harms, including harms resulting from delayed or decreased access to items or services. Each policy provides one or more of the following Clinical Benefits:

  1. Minimize safety risk or concern.
  2. Minimize harmful or ineffective interventions.
  3. Assure appropriate level of care.
  4. Assure appropriate duration of service for interventions.
  5. Assure that recommended medical prerequisites have been met.
  6. Assure appropriate site of treatment or service.

Current Capital coverage criteria policies can be found by clicking on the titles below:

Policy number

Policy title

Clinical benefit(s)

2.087

Actigraphy

1,2

3.017

Air and Water Ambulance Services

5

6.015

Airway Clearance Devices

1,2,5

2.001

Allergy Testing and Immunotherapy

1,2

2.304

Autism Spectrum Disorders

1,2

1.119

Balloon Ostial Dilation for the Treatment of CRS and RARS

5

2.317

BCR ABL1 Testing in Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

5

2.064

Biofeedback and Neurofeedback Therapy

3

2.190

Bioimpedance Devices for Detection and Management of Lymphedema

1,2

2.081

Bronchial Thermoplasty

2

2.051

Cardiac Hemodynamic Monitoring for the Mgmt of Heart Failure in the Outpatient Setting

2

2.267

Circulating Tumor Dna And Circulating Tumor Cells For Cancer Management (Liquid Biopsy)

2

2.093

Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy

1,2

1.044

Corneal Surgery, Implantation of Intrastromal Corneal Ring Segment, and Corneal Topography Photokeratoscopy

5

1.004

Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery

2, 5

1.088

Cryoablation of Tumors Located in the Kidney, Lung, Breast, Pancreas or Bone

1,5

1.121

Cryosurgical Ablation of Primary or Metastatic Liver Tumors

1,2,5

2.234

Cytochrome P450 Genotype Guided Treatment Strategy

2

4.033

Diagnosis and Treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome

1,2

4.041

Dry Needling of Trigger Points for Myofascial Pain

1,2

6.026

Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Supplies

5

2.011

Dynamic Posturography

1,2

1.090

Endovascular Grafts for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

5

2.391

Evaluation of Biomarkers for Alzheimer Disease

1, 2, 5

2.259

Expanded Molecular Panel Testing of Cancers to Identify Targeted Therapies

2, 5

4.002

Experimental and Investigational Procedures 

1,2,5

2.034

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis and Other Musculoskeletal Conditions

1,2

2.028

Eye Care

1,2

2.069

Gastric Electrical Stimulation

5

1.144

Gender Affirming Surgery

1,2,5

2.245

Gene Expression Based Assays for Cancers of Unknown Primary

2

2.315

Gene Expression Profile Testing and Circulating Tumor DNA testing for Predicting Recurrence in Colon Cancer

2

2.280

Gene Expression Profiling and Protein Biomarkers for the Management, Diagnosis, and Cancer Risk Assessment of Prostate Cancer

5,2

2.396

Gene Expression Profiling for Cutaneous Melanoma

2

2.360

Gene Expression Profiling for Melanoma

2,5

2.323

General Approach to Evaluating Utility of Genetic Panels

5

2.326

General Approach to Genetic Testing

2, 5

2.325

Genetic Cancer Susceptibility Panels Using Next Generation Sequencing

2

2.050

Genetic Testing for Alzheimer's Disease

2

2.242

Genetic Testing for DD, ID, Autism Spectrum Disorder and CA

2

2.264

Genetic Testing for Diagnosis and Management of Mental Health Conditions

1,2

2.257

Genetic Testing for Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophy

5

2.246

Genetic Testing for Familial Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma

5

2.357

Genetic Testing for FLT3, NPM1 and CEBPA Variants in Cytogenetically Normal Acute Myeloid Leukemia

5, 2

2.308

Genetic Testing for Helicobacter Pylori Treatment

2

2.318

Genetic Testing for Hereditary Pancreatitis

5

2.253

Genetic Testing for Inherited Thrombophilia

5

2.310

Genetic Testing for Lipoprotein(a) Variant(s) as a Decision Aid for Aspirin Treatment

2

5.013

Genetic Testing for Lynch Syndrome and Other Inherited Colon Cancer Syndromes

5

2.260

Genetic Testing for Macular Degeneration

2

2.273

Genetic Testing for Mitochondrial Disorders

5

2.248

Genetic Testing for Predisposition to Inherited Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

1,2

2.255

Genetic Testing for PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome

5

2.355

Genetic Testing for the Diagnosis of Inherited Peripheral Neuropathies

5

2.306

Genotype-Guided Warfarin Dosing

2

2.384

Germline Genetic Testing for Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer (CDH1,CTNNA1)

3, 5

9.014

Heart-Lung Transplant

5

2.021

Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy for Select Intra-Abdominal and Pelvic Malignancies

1,2,5

1.019

Implantable Bone-Conduction and Bone-Anchored Hearing Prosthetic Devices

5

1.058

Implantable Infusion Pumps for Pain and Spasticity

5

6.047

Interferential Current Stimulation

2

1.120

Interventions for Progressive Scoliosis

2

6.058

Intraocular Lenses, Spectacle Correction, and Iris Prosthesis

2

2.389

Intraocular Radiotherapy for Age-Related Macular Degeneration

1

2.167

Intravenous Anesthetics for the Treatment of Chronic Pain

1,2

4.005

Intravenous Chelation Therapy

5

2.278

Invasive Prenatal (Fetal) Diagnostic Testing

1,2,5

2.277

Investigational Miscellaneous Genetic and Molecular Tests

2

8.001

Investigational Physical Medicine and Specialized Physical Medicine Interventions (Outpatient)

3, 2

1.162

Irreversible Electroporation of Tumors Located in the Liver, Pancreas, Kidney or Lung 

2

9.012

Islet Transplantation

2

9.013

Isolated Small Bowel Transplant and Small Bowel-Liver and Multivisceral Transplant

5

2.281

JAK2, MPL, and CALR Testing for Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

5

9.005

Kidney Transplants Pancreas Transplants and Simultaneous Kidney Pancreas Transplants

5

2.309

KIF6 Genotyping for Predicting Cardiovascular Risk and or Effectiveness of Statin Therapy

1,2

2.354

Laboratory and Genetic Testing for Use of 5-Flourouracil in Patients with Cancer

2

2.046

Light Therapies

3, 5

9.006

Liver Transplant and Combined Liver-Kidney Transplant

3, 5

9.015

Lung and Lobar Lung Transplant

5

6.027

Lysis of Epidural Adhesions 

2

5.053

Magnetic Resonance‒Guided Focused Ultrasound

1,2

4.038

Measurement of Exhaled Nitric Oxide and Exhaled Breath Condensate in Diag-Mgmt of Asthma and other Resp Disorders

1,2

6.039

Mechanical Stretching Devices for Contracture and Joint Stiffness

2,5

4.003

Medical Necessity

2.084

Minimally Invasive Ablation Procedures for Morton and Other Peripheral Neuromas

2

2.241

Molecular Analysis for Targeted Therapy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

1,2,5

2.275

Molecular Markers in Fine Needle Aspirates of the Thyroid

2

2.266

Molecular Testing for The Management of Pancreatic Cysts, Barrett Esophagus, And Solid Pancreaticobiliary Lesions

2

2.387

Multicancer Early Detection Testing

2

2.270

Multimarker Serum Testing Related to Ovarian Cancer

2

6.051

Neuromuscular and Functional Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation

5, 2

2.379

Next-Generation Sequencing For The Assessment of Measurable Residual Disease

2,5

2.261

Noninvasive Fetal RHD Genotyping Using Cell-Free Fetal DNA

2

2.252

Noninvasive Techniques for the Evaluation and Monitoring of Patients with Chronic Liver Disease

1,2

2.071

Nonpharmacologic Treatment of Rosacea

2

2.372

Occipital Nerve Stimulation

2

8.004

Occupational Therapy (Outpatient)

3

2.103

Off-Label use of Medications and other Interventions

3

4.019

Oncological Applications of Photodynamic Therapy including Barrett's Esophagus

5

2.383

Orphan Drugs and Humanitarian Use Devices

1

2.080

Orthopedic Applications of Stem Cell Therapy Including Allograft and Bone Substitute Products Used with Autologous Bone Marrow

2

2.097

Paraspinal Surface Electromyography to Evaluate and Monitor Back Pain

1,2

1.134

Percutaneous and Implantable Tibial Nerve Stimulation

2

2.092

Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Field Stimulation, Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation, Auricular Electrostimulation, and External Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation

1,2

1.124

Percutaneous Intradiscal Electrothermal Annuloplasty, Radiofrequency Annuloplasty, Biacuplasty and Intraosseous Basivertebral Nerve Ablation

2

2.218

Pharmacogenomic and Metabolite Markers for Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treated with Thiopurines

5

2.088

Pharyngometry and Rhinometry

1,2

4.008

Photodynamic or Photocoagulation Therapy for Choroidal Neovascularization

2

5.008

Positron Emission Mammography

2

7.009

Preimplantation Genetic Testing

1,2

2.343

Proteogenomic Testing for Patients With Cancer

2

1.084

Radiofrequency Ablation of Miscellaneous Solid Tumors Excluding Liver Tumors

2,5

1.055

Radiofrequency Ablation of Primary or Metastatic Liver Tumors

5

1.103

Reconstructive Breast Surgery including Management of Breast Implants, External Breast Prosthesis and Post Mastectomy Bras

2

1.033

Sacral Nerve Neuromodulation-Stimulation and Pelvic Floor Stimulation Devices

3

1.130

Semi-Implantable and Fully Implantable Middle Ear Hearing Aid

1,2,5

8.011

Sensory Integration and Auditory Integration Therapy

2

2.222

Serum Antibody Markers for Diagnosing Inflammatory Bowel Disease

1,2

2.269

Serum Biomarkers for Human Epididymis Protein 4 - HE4

2

2.388

Somatic Biomarker Testing for Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy (MSI/MMR, PD-L1, TMB)

5

2.316

Somatic Biomarker Testing (Including Liquid Biopsy) for Targeted Treatment of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

5

2.364

Somatic Genetic Testing to Select Individuals with Melanoma or Glioma for Targeted Therapy or Immunotherapy

2

6.032

Speech Generating Devices

5

8.002

Speech Therapy Outpatient

2

4.046

Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block For Headache

2

1.069

Spinal Cord and Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation

5

2.373

Step Therapy Treatment of Stage 4

3

1.140

Steroid-Eluting Sinus Stents

1,2,5

2.345

Subcutaneous Hormone Pellet Implants

1,2

1.114

Subtalar Arthroereisis

1,2

1.163

Surgery for Groin Pain in Athletes

2

1.128

Surgical Treatment of Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

2,5

1.161

Surgical Treatments for Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema

2,5

2.066

Technologies for the Evaluation of Skin Lesions Suspected of Malignancy

2,5

5.017

Thermography

1,2

1.026

Total Artificial Hearts and Implantable Ventricular Assist Devices

5

1.057

Transmyocardial Revascularization

2

4.034

Transvaginal and Transurethral Radiofrequency Tissue Remodeling for Urinary Stress Incontinence 

1,2

4.043

Treatments of the Prostate

2, 5

2.072

Trigger Point and Tender Point Injections

2

5.036

Ultrasonographic Measurement of Carotid Intimal Medial Thickness as an Assessment of Subclinical Atherosclerosis

2

6.052

Upper Limb Prostheses

2, 5

2.065

Vertebral Axial Decompression

1,2

2.208

Viral Tropism Testing

5

4.007

Vision Therapy

1,2

5.033

Wireless Capsule Endoscopy for Gastrointestinal (GI) Disorders

2

4.028

Wound and Burn Management and Specialized Treatment Centers 

2,5

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Capital Coverage Criteria

Preauthorization for acute inpatient care, long term acute care hospital (LTACH), behavioral health services, and select procedures will be conducted using Optum’s InterQual® criteria.

InterQual criteria are an industry standard set of objective evidence-based utilization management (UM) criteria for level of care placement and medical necessity determinations, including length of stay. These criteria are specific and comprehensive clinical guidelines developed by a highly trained clinical team who performs unbiased, systematic review and clinical appraisal of the evidence to help ensure the criteria reflect the best available clinical evidence. The criteria are updated frequently to remain current with the latest evidence.

The clinical benefit of using InterQual criteria to manage these levels of care include:

  • Minimize safety risk or concern.
  • Minimize harmful or ineffective interventions.
  • Assure appropriate level of care.
  • Assure appropriate duration and/or frequency of interventions.
  • Assure that recommended medical prerequisites have been met.
  • Assure appropriate site of treatment or service.

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Behavioral Health Services

Preauthorization for select behavioral health services will be performed using Change Healthcare’s InterQual® criteria. InterQual criteria are an industry standard set of objective evidence-based UM criteria for level of care placement and medical necessity determinations, including length of stay for mental health services.

The clinical benefit of using InterQual criteria to manage these levels of care include:

  • Minimize safety risk or concern.
  • Minimize harmful or ineffective interventions.
  • Assure appropriate level of care.
  • Assure appropriate duration and/or frequency of interventions.
  • Assure that recommended medical prerequisites have been met.
  • Assure appropriate site of treatment or service.

Preauthorization for select substance use disorder services will be performed using the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria.

ASAM criteria are an industry standard collection of guidelines for level of care placement and medical necessity determinations, including length of stay for substance use disorder services.

The clinical benefits of using ASAM criteria to manage these levels of care include:

  • Minimize safety risk or concern.
  • Minimize harmful or ineffective interventions.
  • Assure appropriate level of care.
  • Assure appropriate duration and/or frequency of interventions.
  • Assure that recommended medical prerequisites have been met.
  • Assure appropriate site of treatment or service.

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High tech Radiology, Select Cardiac Imaging, and Radiation Oncology Services

Preauthorization for high tech radiology, select cardiac imaging, and radiation oncology services will be performed using medical policies administered by Evolent Specialty Services, Inc. (Evolent). On behalf of Capital Blue Cross, Evolent, reviews certain medical specialty requests to see if they are medically necessary and a covered service under the Capital Blue Cross benefit plan.

Each of Evolent's medical policies in the chart below align with one of the following clinical benefit categories:

  1. Minimize safety risk or concern.
  2. Minimize harmful or ineffective intervention.
  3. Assure appropriate level of care.
  4. Assure appropriate duration and/or frequency of intervention.
  5. Assure recommended medical prerequisites have been met.
  6. Assure appropriate site of treatment or service.

Policy name

Policy number

Clinical benefit category (as described above)

Abdomen CTA (angiography)

Evolent_CG_034-1

1,2,5

Abdomen Pelvis CTA (angiography)

Evolent_CG_069

1,2,5

Bone Marrow MRI

Evolent_CG_059

2

Brain (head) CTA

Evolent_CG_004-1

1,2,5

Brain (head) MRS (Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy)

Evolent_CG_003 

1,2,4

Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring by: Electron-Beam Tomography (EBCT) or Non-Contrast Coronary Computed Tomography (Non-Contract CCT)

Evolent_CG_029

2,5

CT (Virtual) Colonoscopy Diagnostic

Evolent_CG_033-1

1,2,5

Cerebral Perfusion CT

Evolent_CG_015

1,2,5

Chest CTA

Evolent_CG_022-1

1,2,5

CCTA Aortogram with Runoff

Evolent_CG_035

1,2,5

Coding Standard for Dosimetry Planning

1,2,4

Coding Standard for Image Guidance

1,2,4

Coding Standard for Physician Treatment Management

1,2,4

Coding Standard for Physics

1,2,4

Coding Standard for Simulations

1,2,4

Coding Standard for Treatment Devices

1,2,4

Lower Extremity CTA/CTV

Evolent_CG_061-1

1,2,5

Magnetic Resonance Elastography (MRE)

Evolent_CG_2038

1,2,5

MUGA (Multiple Gated Acquisition) Scan

Evolent_CG_027

2,5

Neck CTA

Evolent_CG_012-1

1,2,5

Pelvis CTA (angiography)

Evolent_CG_038

1,2,5

Radiation Therapy Services

Evolent_CG_7000

1,2,4

Proton Beam Radiation Therapy and Neutron Beam Radiation Therapy Services

Evolent_CG_7001

1,2,4

Upper Extremity CTA/CTV

Evolent_CG_061-2

1,2,5

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Select Diagnostic and Surgical Cardiology Services

Preauthorization for select cardiac surgeries and procedures will be performed using medical policies administered by TurningPoint.

Each of TurningPoint’s medical policies in the chart below align with one of the following clinical benefit categories:

  1. Minimize safety risk or concern.
  2. Minimize harmful or ineffective intervention.
  3. Assure appropriate level of care.
  4. Assure appropriate duration and/or frequency of intervention.
  5. Assure recommended medical prerequisites have been met.
  6. Assure appropriate site of treatment or service.

Policy name

Policy number

Clinical benefit category (as described above)

Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator

CA-1001

2,3,5,6

Pacemaker

CA-1003

2,3,5,6

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

CA-1005

2,3,5,6

Coronary Angioplasty and Stenting

CA-1006

2,3,5,6

Non-Coronary Angioplasty and Endovascular Stent

CA-1007

2,3,5,6

Implantable Cardiac Monitoring

CA-1008

2,3,5,6

Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator

CA-1009

2,5,6

Valve Replacement

CA-1011

2,3,5,6

Peripheral Revascularization

CA-1012

2,3,5,6

Diagnostic Coronary Angiography

CA-1013

2,3,5,6

Cardiac Contractility Modulation

CA-1018

2,3,5,6

Peripheral Diagnostic Angiogram and Venogram

CA-1019

2,3,5,6

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Select Musculoskeletal Services Including Hip, Knee, Shoulder, and Spine Procedures

Preauthorization for select musculoskeletal services including hip, knee, shoulder, and spine procedures will be performed using medical policies administered by TurningPoint.

Each of TurningPoint’s medical policies in the chart below align with one of the following clinical benefit categories:

  1. Minimize safety risk or concern.
  2. Minimize harmful or ineffective intervention.
  3. Assure appropriate level of care.
  4. Assure appropriate duration and/or frequency of intervention.
  5. Assure recommended medical prerequisites have been met.
  6. Assure appropriate site of treatment or service.

Policy name

Policy number

Clinical benefit category (as described above)

Total Hip Replacement

OR-1001

2,5,6

Total Knee Replacement

OR-1002

2,5,6

Lumbar Disc Replacement

OR-1003

2,5,6

Lumbar Spinal Fusion

OR-1004

2,5,6

Bone Morphogenetic Protein

OR-1005

2

Cervical Disc Replacement

OR-1006

2,5,6

Cervical Laminectomy and Discectomy

OR-1007

2,5,6

Lumbar Laminectomy, Discectomy, and Laminotomy

OR-1008

2,5,6

Sacroiliac Joint Fusion

OR-1009

2,5,6

Thoracic Laminectomy or Discectomy

OR-1010

2,5,6

Thoracic Spinal Fusion

OR-1011

2,5,6

Cervical Spinal Fusion

OR-1012

2,5,6

ACL Repair

OR-1013

2,5,6

Treatment of Osteochondral Defects

OR-1014

2,5,6

Acromioplasty and Rotator Cuff Repair

OR-1018

2,5,6

Shoulder Fusion

OR-1019

2,5,6

Surgery for Spinal Deformity

OR-1020

2,5,6

Shoulder Replacement

OR-1023

2,5,6

Vertebral Augmentation

OR-1024

2,5,6

Femoroacetabular Arthroscopy

OR-1025

2,5,6

Hip Resurfacing

OR-1026

2,5,6

Meniscal Allograft Transplantation

OR-1027

2,5,6

Partial Knee Replacement

OR-1028

2,5,6

Knee Arthroscopy

OR-1029

2,5,6

Hip Arthroscopy

OR-1031

2,5,6

Computer Assisted Navigation

OR-1035

2,5,6

Shoulder Procedures

OR-1036

2,5,6

Spinal Devices

OR-1037

2,5,6

Sacral Decompression

OR-1038

2,5,6

Manipulation Under Anesthesia

OR-1040

2

Hip Osteotomy

OR-1042

2,5,6

MPFL Reconstruction

OR-1043

2,5,6

Osteotomies for Spinal Deformity

OR-1045

2,5,6

Bone Graft Substitutes

OR-1046

2

Orthopedic Application of Stem Cell Therapy

OR-1047

2

Percutaneous Tenotomy

OR-1049

2

Hip Core Decompression

OR-1050

2,6

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Medical Drugs, Biologics and Diabetes Supplies

Prior authorization for medical specialty drugs, biologics and diabetes supplies will be performed using medical policies administered by Prime Therapeutics. Diabetes supplies prior authorization policies apply to non-preferred Continuous Glucose Monitors, Diabetic Monitors and Diabetic Test Strips. Diabetic supplies benefit limit policies apply to preferred and non-preferred products. On behalf of Capital Blue Cross, Prime Therapeutics LLC assists in the administration of our prescription drug program. Prime Therapeutics LLC is an independent pharmacy benefit manager.

Each of Prime Therapeutics’ medical policies in the chart below align with one of the following clinical benefit categories:

  1. Minimize safety risk or concern.
  2. Minimize harmful or ineffective intervention.
  3. Assure appropriate level of care.
  4. Assure appropriate duration and/or frequency of intervention.
  5. Assure recommended medical prerequisites have been met.
  6. Assure appropriate site of treatment or service.

Please Note: Drug search can be performed by selecting Ctrl + F and typing the drug name in the search bar.

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Medication Name

Policy

Clinical Benefit

A9513

LUTETIUM LU 177 DOTATATE (Lutathera)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

A9607

LUTETIUM LU 177 VIPIVOTIDE TETRAXETAN (Pluvicto)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J0129

ABATACEPT (Orencia)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J0180

AGALSIDASE BETA (Fabrazyme)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J0202

ALEMTUZUMAB (Lemtrada)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J0217

VELMANASE ALFA-TYCV (Lamzede)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J0218

OLIPUDASE ALFA-RPCP (Xenpozyme)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J0219

AVALGLUCOSIDASE ALFA-NGPT (Nexviazyme)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J0221

ALGLUCOSIDASE ALFA (Lumizyme)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J0222

PATISIRAN (Onpattro)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J0223

GIVOSIRAN (Givlaari)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J0224

LUMASIRAN (Oxlumo)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J0225

VUTRISIRAN (Amvuttra)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J0490

BELIMUMAB (Benlysta IV)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J0491

ANIFROLUMAB-FNIA (Saphnelo)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J0567

CERLIPONASE ALFA (Brineura)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J0584

BUROSUMAB-TWXA (Crysvita)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J0596

C1 ESTERASE INHIBITOR [RECOMBINANT] (Ruconest)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J0597

C1 INHIBITOR (HUMAN) (Berinert)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J0598

C1 INHIBITOR (HUMAN) (Cinryze)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J0638

CANAKINUMAB (Ilaris)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J0717

CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (Cimzia)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J0791

CRIZANLIZUMAB-TMCA (Adakveo)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J0870

IMETELSTAT (Rytelo)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J0896

LUSPATERCEPT-AAMT (Reblozyl)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J0897

DENOSUMAB (Prolia)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J0897

DENOSUMAB (Xgeva)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J1203

CIPAGLUCOSIDASE ALFA-ATGA (Pombiliti)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J1290

ECALLANTIDE (Kalbitor)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J1301

EDARAVONE (Radicava)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J1302

SUTIMLIMAB-JOME (Enjaymo)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J1303

RAVULIZUMAB-CWVZ (Ultomiris)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J1304

TOFERSEN (Qalsody)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J1305

EVINACUMAB-DGNB (Evkeeza)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J1306

INCLISIRAN (Leqvio)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J1307

CROVALIMAB-AKKZ (Piasky)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J1322

ELOSULFASE ALFA (Vimizim)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J1323

ELRANATAMAB-BCMM (Elrexfio)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J1326

ZOLBETUXIMAB-CLZB (Vyloy)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J1411

ETRANACOGENE DEZAPARVOVEC-DRLB (Hemgenix)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J1412

VALOCTOCOGENE ROXAPARVOVEC-RVOX (Roctavian)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J1413

DELANDISTROGENE MOXEPARVOVEC-ROKL (Elevidys)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J1414

FIDANACOGENE ELAPARVOVEC-DZKT (Beqvez)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J1426

CASIMERSEN (Amondys-45)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J1427

VILTOLARSEN (Viltepso)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J1428

ETEPLIRSEN (Exondys-51)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J1429

GOLODIRSEN (Vyondys-53)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J1448

TRILACICLIB (Cosela)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J1454

FOSNETUPITANT/PALONOSETRON (Akynzeo IV)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J1458

GALSULFASE (Naglazyme)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J1551

SUBCUTANEOUS IMMUNE GLOBULIN (Cutaquig)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J1552

INTRAVENOUS IMMUNE GLOBULIN (Alyglo)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J1554

INTRAVENOUS IMMUNE GLOBULIN (Asceniv)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J1576

INTRAVENOUS IMMUNE GLOBULIN (Panzyga)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J1599

INTRAVENOUS IMMUNE GLOBULIN (Yimmugo)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J1599

INTRAVENOUS IMMUNE GLOBULIN (Gammagard ERC)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J1602

GOLIMUMAB (Simponi_ARIA)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J1627

GRANISETRON EXTENDED-RELEASE (Sustol)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J1628

GUSELKUMAB (Tremfya IV)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J1743

IDURSULFASE (Elaprase)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J1747

SPESOLIMAB-SBZO (Spevigo)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J1786

IMIGLUCERASE (Cerezyme)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J1823

INEBILIZUMAB-CDON (Uplizna)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J1931

LARONIDASE (Aldurazyme)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J2182

MEPOLIZUMAB (Nucala)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J2267

MIRIKIZUMAB-MRKZ (Omvoh IV)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J2323

NATALIZUMAB (Tysabri)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J2326

NUSINERSEN (Spinraza)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J2327

RISANKIZUMAB-RZAA (Skyrizi IV)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J2329

UBLITUXIMAB-XIIY (Briumvi)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J2350

OCRELIZUMAB (Ocrevus)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J2351

OCRELIZUMAB AND HYALURONIDASE-OCSQ (Ocrevus Zunovo)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J2357

OMALIZUMAB (Xolair)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J2468

PALONOSETRON (AVYXA) (Palonosetron)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J2469

PALONOSETRON (Aloxi)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J2507

PEGLOTICASE (Krystexxa)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J2508

PEGUNIGALSIDASE-IWXJ (Elfabrio)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J2781

PEGCETACOPLAN (Syfovre)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J2782

AVACINCAPTAD PEGOL (Izervay)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J2796

ROMIPLOSTIM (Nplate)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J2840

SEBELIPASE ALFA (Kanuma)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J2998

PLASMINOGEN, HUMAN-TVMH (Ryplazim)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J3032

EPTINEZUMAB-JJMR (Vyepti)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J3055

TALQUETAMAB-TGVS (Talvey)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J3060

TALIGLUCERASE ALFA (Elelyso)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J3111

ROMOSOZUMAB-AQQG (Evenity)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J3241

TEPROTUMUMAB-TRBW (Tepezza)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J3245

TILDRAKIZUMAB-ASMN (Ilumya)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J3262

TOCILIZUMAB (Actemra IV)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J3263

TORIPALIMAB-TPZI (Loqtorzi)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J3304

TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE (Zilretta)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J3358

USTEKINUMAB (Stelara/Ustekinumab (IV))

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J3380

VEDOLIZUMAB (Entyvio)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J3385

VELAGLUCERASE ALFA (Vpriv)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J3391

ATIDARSAGENE AUTOTEMCEL (Lenmeldy)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J3392

EXAGAMGLOGENE AUTOTEMCEL (Casgevy)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J3393

BETIBEGLOGENE AUTOTEMCEL (Zynteglo)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J3394

LOVOTIBEGLOGENE AUTOTEMCEL (Lyfgenia)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J3397

VESTRONIDASE ALFA-VJBK (Mepsevii)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J3398

VORETIGENE NEPARVOVEC-RZYL (Luxturna)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J3399

ONASEMNOGENE ABEPARVOVAC-XIOI (Zolgensma)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J3401

BEREMAGENE GEPERPAVEC-SVDT (Vyjuvek)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J3402

REMESTEMCEL-L-RKND (Ryoncil)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J3403

REVAKINAGENE TARORETCEL-LWEY (Encelto)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J3490

NEDOSIRAN (Rivfloza)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J3590

TOCILIZUMAB-ANOH (Tocilizumab IV)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J3590

USTEKINUMAB-HMNY (Starjemza IV)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J3590

NIPOCALIMAB-AAHU (Imaavy)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J3590

PRADEMAGENE ZAMIKERACEL (Zevaskyn)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J3590

SATRALIZUMAB-MWGE (Enspryng)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J3590

ELAPEADEMASE-LVLR (Revcovi)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J3590

ELIVALDOGENE AUTOTEMCEL (Skysona)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J3590

ELADOCAGENE EXUPARVOVEC-TNEQ (Kebilidi)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J3590

OMIDUBICEL-ONLV (Omisirge)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J3590

DENOSUMAB-DSSB (Denosumab-dssb)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J7170

EMICIZUMAB-KXWH (Hemlibra)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J7171

APADAMTASE ALFA (Adzynma)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J7172

MARSCTACIMAB-HNCQ (Hympavzi)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J7173

CONCIZUMAB-MTCI (Alhemo)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J7174

FITUSIRAN (Qfitlia)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J7175

COAGULATION FACTOR X (HUMAN) (Coagadex)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J7179

VON WILLEBRAND FACTOR (RECOMBINANT) (Vonvendi)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J7180

FACTOR VIII CONCENTRATE (HUMAN) (Corifact)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J7181

COAGULATION FACTOR XIII A-SUBUNIT (RECOMBINANT) (Tretten)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J7182

ANTIHEMOPHILIC FACTOR (RECOMBINANT) (Novoeight)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J7183

VON WILLEBRAND FACTOR/COAGULATION FACTOR VIII COMPLEX (Wilate)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J7185

ANTIHEMOPHILIC FACTOR (RECOMBINANT) (Xyntha)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J7186

ANTIHEMOPHILIC FACTOR/VON WILLEBRAND FACTOR COMPLEX (HUMAN) (Alphanate)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J7187

ANTIHEMOPHILIC FACTOR/VON WILLEBRAND FACTOR COMPLEX (HUMAN) (Humate-P)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J7188

ANTIHEMOPHILIC FACTOR (RECOMBINANT), PORCINE SEQUENCE (Obizur)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J7189

COAGULATION FACTOR VIIA (RECOMBINANT) (Novoseven RT)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J7190

ANTIHEMOPHILIC FACTOR (HUMAN) (Hemofil M)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J7190

ANTIHEMOPHILIC FACTOR (HUMAN) (Koate DVI)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J7192

ANTIHEMOPHILIC FACTOR (RECOMBINANT) (Advate)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J7192

ANTIHEMOPHILIC FACTOR (RECOMBINANT) (Recombinate)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J7193

COAGULATION FACTOR IX (HUMAN) (Alphanine SD)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J7194

FACTOR IX COMPLEX (Profilnine)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J7195

COAGULATION FACTOR IX (RECOMBINANT) (BeneFIX)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J7198

ANTI-INHIBITOR COAGULANT COMPLEX (Feiba NF/VF)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J7200

COAGULATION FACTOR IX (RECOMBINANT) (Rixubis)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J7201

COAGULATION FACTOR IX (RECOMBINANT), FC FUSION PROTEIN (Alprolix)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J7202

COAGULATION FACTOR IX (RECOMBINANT), ALBUMIN FUSION PROTEIN (Idelvion)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J7203

COAGULATION FACTOR IX (RECOMBINANT), GLYCOPEGYLATED (Rebinyn)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J7204

ANTIHEMOPHILIC FACTOR (RECOMBINANT), GLYCOPEGYLATED-EXEI (Esperoct)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J7205

ANTIHEMOPHILIC FACTOR (RECOMBINANT), FC FUSION PROTEIN (Eloctate)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J7207

ANTIHEMOPHILIC FACTOR (RECOMBINANT), PEGYLATED (Adynovate)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J7208

ANTIHEMOPHILIC FACTOR (RECOMBINANT), PEGYLATED-AUCL (Jivi)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J7209

ANTIHEMOPHILIC FACTOR (RECOMBINANT) (Nuwiq)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J7210

ANTIHEMOPHILIC FACTOR (RECOMBINANT), SINGLE CHAIN (Afstyla)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J7211

ANTIHEMOPHILIC FACTOR (RECOMBINANT) (Kovaltry)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J7212

COAGULATION FACTOR VIIA (RECOMBINANT) (Sevenfact)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J7213

COAGULATION FACTOR IX (RECOMBINANT) (Ixinity)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J7214

ANTIHEMOPHILIC FACTOR (RECOMBINANT), FC-VWF-XTEN FUSION PROTEIN-EHTL (Altuviiio)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J7352

AFAMELANOTIDE (Scenesse)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9011

DATOPOTAMAB DERUXTECAN-DLNK (Datroway)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9015

ALDESLEUKIN (Proleukin)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9021

ASPARAGINASE ERWINIA CHRYSANTHEMI (RECOMBINANT)-RYWN (Rylaze)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9022

ATEZOLIZUMAB (Tecentriq)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9023

AVELUMAB (Bavencio)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9024

ATEZOLIZUMAB-HYALURONIDASE-TQJS (Tecentriq Hybreza)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9026

TARLATAMAB-DLLE (Imdelltra)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9028

NOGAPENDEKIN ALFA INBAKICEPT-PMLN (Anktiva)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9029

NADOFARAGENE FIRADENOVEC-VNCG (Adstiladrin)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9038

AXATILIMAB-CSFR (Niktimvo)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9039

BLINATUMOMAB (Blincyto)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9042

BRENTUXIMAB VEDOTIN (Adcetris)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9043

CABAZITAXEL (Jevtana)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9047

CARFILZOMIB (Kyprolis)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9061

AMIVANTAMAB-VMJW (Rybrevant)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9063

MIRVETUXIMAB SORAVTANSINE-GYNX (Elahere)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9064

CABAZITAXEL (cabazitaxel (Sandoz))

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9119

CEMIPLIMAB-RWLC (Libtayo)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9144

DARATUMUMAB+HYALURONIDASE-FIHJ (Darzalex Faspro)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9145

DARATUMUMAB (Darzalex)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9161

DENILEUKIN DIFTITOX-CXDL) (Lymphir)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9173

DURVALUMAB (Imfinzi)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9177

ENFORTUMAB VEDOTIN-EJFV (Padcev)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9179

ERIBULIN (Halaven)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9204

MOGAMULIZUMAB-KPKC (Poteligeo)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9205

IRINOTECAN LIPOSOME (Onivyde)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9210

EMAPALUMAB-LZSG (Gamifant)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9223

LURBINECTEDIN (Zepzelca)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9227

ISATUXIMAB-IRFC (Sarclisa)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9228

IPILIMUMAB (Yervoy)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9259

PACLITAXEL ALBUMIN-BOUND (paclitaxel albumin-bound (American Regent))

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9264

PACLITAXEL PROTEIN-BOUND (Abraxane)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9266

PEGASPARGASE (Oncaspar)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9269

TAGRAXOFUSP-ERZS (Elzonris)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9271

PEMBROLIZUMAB (Keytruda)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9272

DOSTARLIMAB-GXLY (Jemperli)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9273

TISOTUMAB VEDOTIN-TFTV (Tivdak)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9274

TEBENTAFUSP-TEBN (Kimmtrak)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9275

COSIBELIMAB-IPDL (Unloxcyt)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9276

ZANIDATAMAB-HRII (Ziihera)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9281

MITOMYCIN (Jelmyto)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9286

GLOFITAMAB-GXBM (Columvi)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9289

NIVOLUMAB AND HYALURONIDASE-NVHY (Opdivo Qvantig)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9298

NIVOLUMAB/RELATLIMAB-RMBW (Opdualag)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9299

NIVOLUMAB (Opdivo)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9301

OBINUTUZUMAB (Gazyva)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9303

PANITUMUMAB (Vectibix)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9304

PEMETREXED (Pemfexy)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9306

PERTUZUMAB (Perjeta)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9308

RAMUCIRUMAB (Cyramza)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9309

POLATUZUMAB VEDOTIN-PIIQ (Polivy)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9316

PERTUZUMAB, TRASTUZUMAB, HYALURONIDASE-ZZXF (Phesgo)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9317

SACITUZUMAB GOVITECAN-HZIY (Trodelvy)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9318

ROMIDEPSIN (romidepsin)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9319

ROMIDEPSIN (Istodax)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9321

EPCORITAMAB-BYSP (Epkinly)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9324

PEMETREXED (Pemrydi RTU)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9329

TISLELIZUMAB-JSGR (Tevimbra)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9331

SIROLIMUS-ALBUMIN-BOUND (Fyarro)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9332

EFGARTIGIMOD ALFA-FCAB (Vyvgart)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9333

ROZANOLIXIZUMAB-NOLI (Rystiggo)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9334

EFGARTIGIMOD ALFA-FCAB AND HYALURONIDASE-QVFC (Vyvgart Hytrulo)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9345

RETIFANLIMAB-DLWR (Zynyz)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9347

TREMELIMUMAB-ACTL (Imjudo)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9348

NAXITAMAB (Danyelza)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9349

TAFASITAMAB-CXIX (Monjuvi)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9350

MOSUNETUZUMAB-AXGB (Lunsumio)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9352

TRABECTEDIN (Yondelis)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9353

MARGETUXIMAB-CMKB (Margenza)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9354

ADO-TRASTUZUMAB EMTANSINE (Kadcyla)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9358

FAM-TRASTUZUMAB DERUXTECAN-NXKI (Enhertu)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9359

LONCASTUXIMAB TESIRINE-LPYL (Zynlonta)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9376

POZELIMAB-BBFG (Veopoz)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9380

TECLISTAMAB-CQYV (Tecvayli)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9381

TEPLIZUMAB-MZWV (Tzield)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9382

ZENOCUTUZUMAB-ZBCO (Bizengri)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9400

ZIV-AFLIBERCEPT (Zaltrap)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9999

TELISOTUZUMAB VEDOTIN-TLLV (Emrelis)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9999

MITOMYCIN (Zusduri)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9999

LINVOSELTAMAB-GCPT (Lynozyfic)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9999

LIFILEUCEL (Amtagvi)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J9999

PENPULIMAB-KCQX (Penpulimab-KCQX)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

Q2057

AFAMITRESGENE AUTOLEUCEL (Tecelra)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

Q2058

OBECABTAGENE AUTOLEUCEL (Aucatzyl)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

Q5098

USTEKINUMAB-SRLF (Imuldosa IV)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

Q5099

USTEKINUMAB-STBA (Steqeyma/Ustekinumab-STBA (IV))

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

Q5100

USTEKINUMAB-KFCE (Yesintek IV)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

Q5106

EPOETIN ALFA-EPBX (Retacrit)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

Q5133

TOCILIZUMAB-BAVI (Tofidence)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

Q5134

NATALIZUMAB-SZTN (Tyruko)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

Q5135

TOCILIZUMAB-AAZG (Tyenne IV/Tocilizumab-AAZG IV)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

Q5136

DENOSUMAB-BBDZ (Jubbonti)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

Q5136

DENOSUMAB-BBDZ (Wyost)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

Q5138

USTEKINUMAB-AUUB (Wezlana IV)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

Q5154

OMALIZUMAB-IGEC (Omlyclo / omalizumab)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

Q5156

TOCILIZUMAB-ANOH (Avtozma IV)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

Q5157

DENOSUMAB-BMWO (Stoboclo)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

Q5157

DENOSUMAB-BMWO (Osenvelt)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

Q5158

DENOSUMAB-BNHT (Bomyntra/Denosumab-BNHT)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

Q5158

DENOSUMAB-BNHT (Conexxence/Denosumab-BNHT)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

Q5159

DENOSUMAB-DSSB (Ospomyv)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

Q5159

DENOSUMAB-DSSB (Xbryk)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

Q9997

USTEKINUMAB-TTWE (Pyzchiva IV)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

Q9998

USTEKINUMAB-AEKN (Selarsdi/ustekinumab)

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

Q9999

USTEKINUMAB-AUUB (Otulfi/Ustekinumab-AAUZ (IV))

MPS Medicare Part B Utilization Management Review

1, 2, 4

J0177

AFLIBERCEPT (Eylea HD)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

J0178

AFLIBERCEPT (Eylea)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

J0179

BROLUCIZUMAB-DBLL (Beovu)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

J0641

LEVOLEUCOVORIN CALCIUM (Fusilev)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

J0642

LEVOLEUCOVORIN SODIUM (Khapzory)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

J1299

ECULIZUMAB (Soliris)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

J1437

FERRIC DERISOMALTOSE (Monoferric)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

J1439

FERRIC CARBOXYMALTOSE (Injectafer)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

J1442

FILGRASTIM (Neupogen)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

J1449

EFLAPEGRASTIM-XNST (Rolvedon)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

J2777

FARICIMAB-SVOA (Vabysmo)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

J2778

RANIBIZUMAB (Lucentis)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

J2786

RESLIZUMAB (Cinqair)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

J7318

HYALURONAN OR DERIVATIVE (Durolane)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

J7320

HYALURONAN OR DERIVATIVE (Genvisc 850)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

J7321

HYALURONAN OR DERIVATIVE (Hyalgan)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

J7321

HYALURONAN OR DERIVATIVE (Supartz)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

J7321

HYALURONAN OR DERIVATIVE (Visco-3)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

J7322

HYALURONAN OR DERIVATIVE (Hymovis)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

J7324

HYALURONAN OR DERIVATIVE (Orthovisc)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

J7326

HYALURONAN OR DERIVATIVE (Gel-One)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

J7327

HYALURONAN OR DERIVATIVE (Monovisc)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

J7328

HYALURONAN OR DERIVATIVE (Gelsyn-3)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

J7329

HYALURONAN OR DERIVATIVE (TriVisc)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

J7331

HYALURONAN OR DERIVATIVE (Synojoynt)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

J7332

SODIUM HYALURONATE (Triluron)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

J9033

BENDAMUSTINE (Treanda)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

J9035

BEVACIZUMAB (Avastin)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

J9056

BENDAMUSTINE (Vivimusta)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

J9311

RITUXIMAB AND HYALURONIDASE HUMAN (Rituxan Hycela)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

J9312

RITUXIMAB (Rituxan)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

J9355

TRASTUZUMAB (Herceptin)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

J9356

TRASTUZUMAB-HYALURONIDASE-OYSK (Herceptin Hylecta)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

J9361

EFBEMALENOGRASTIM ALFA-VUXW (Ryzneuta)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

J9999

GEMCITABINE (Avgemsi)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

J9999

BEVACIZUMAB-NWGD (Jobevne)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

J9999

BEVACIZUMAB-TNJN (Avzivi)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

Q0138

FERUMOXYTOL INJECTION (Feraheme)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

Q5104

INFLIXIMAB-ABDA (Renflexis)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

Q5108

PEGFILGRASTIM-CBQV (Fulphila)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

Q5112

TRASTUZUMAB-DTTB (Ontruzant)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

Q5113

TRASTUZUMAB-PKRB (Herzuma/Trastuzumab-PKRB)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

Q5114

TRASTUZUMAB-DKST (Ogivri)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

Q5120

PEGFILGRASTIM-BMEZ (Ziextenzo)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

Q5121

INFLIXIMAB-AXXQ (Avsola)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

Q5122

PEGFILGRASTIM-APGF (Nyvepria)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

Q5123

RITUXIMAB-ARRX (Riabni)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

Q5124

RANIBIZUMAB-NUNA (Byooviz)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

Q5125

FILGRASTIM-AYOW (Releuko)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

Q5126

BEVACIZUMAB-MALY (Alymsys)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

Q5127

PEGFILGRASTIM-FPGK (Stimufend/Pegfilgrastim-FPGK)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

Q5128

RANIBIZUMAB-EQRN (Cimerli)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

Q5129

BEVACIZUMAB-ADCD (Vegzelma)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

Q5130

PEGFILGRASTIM-PBBK (Fylnetra)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

Q5146

TRASTUZUMAB-STRF (Hercessi)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

Q5148

FILGRASTIM-TXID (Nypozi)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

Q5150

AFLIBERCEPT-MRBB (Ahzantive)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

Q5151

ECULIZUMAB-AAGH (Epysqli/Eculizumab-AAGH)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

Q5152

ECULIZUMAB-AEEB (Bkemv)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

Q5153

AFLIBERCEPT-YSZY (Opuviz)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

Q5155

AFLIBERCEPT-JBVF (Yesafili)

Capital BC Medicare Part B ST

1, 4, 5

E2102

CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITOR RECEIVER ADJUNCTIVE NON-IMPLANTED

CBC Part B CGM PA

2, 4, 5

E2103

CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITOR RECEIVER/READER NON-ADJUNCTIVE NON-IMPLANTED

CBC Part B CGM PA

2, 4, 5

E2104

HOME BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITOR FOR USE WITH INTEGRATED LANCING/BLOOD SAMPLE TESTING CARTRIDGE (EX. POGO METER)

CBC Part B DTS PA

2, 4, 5

E0607

DIABETIC TESTING MONITORS

CBC Part B DTS PA

2, 4, 5

A4238

CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITOR SENSOR/TRANSMITTER ADJUNCTIVE NON-IMPLANTED

CBC Part B CGM PA

2, 4, 5

A4239

CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITOR SENSOR/TRANSMITTER NON-ADJUNCTIVE NON-IMPLANTED

CBC Part B CGM PA

2, 4, 5

A4253

DIABETIC TESTING STRIPS

CBC Part B DTS PA

2, 4, 5

A4271

INTEGRATED LANCING AND BLOOD SAMPLE TESTING CARTRIDGES FOR HOME BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITOR (EX. POGO TEST CARTRIDGE)

CBC Part B DTS PA

2, 4, 5

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Laboratory Services

Coverage criteria related to specialized laboratory services can be found in the following policies:

Policy number

Policy title

Clinical benefit(s)

G2159

B-Hemolytic Streptococcus Testing

2

G2022

Biomarker Testing for Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease

2, 4

G2150

Biomarkers For Myocardial Infarction and Chronic Heart Failure

2, 4

G2051

Bone Turnover Markers Testing

2

G2050

Cardiovascular Disease Risk Assessment

2, 4, 5

G2043

Celiac Disease Testing

2, 5

G2174

Coronavirus Testing in the Outpatient Setting

1, 2, 5

G2006

Diabetes Mellitus Testing

2, 5

G2056

Diagnosis of Idiopathic Environmental Intolerance

2, 4, 5

M2057

Diagnosis of Vaginitis including Multi-target PCR Testing

2

G2157

Diagnostic Testing of Common Sexually Transmitted Infections

2, 4, 5

G2119

Diagnostic Testing of Influenza

2, 5

G2011

Diagnostic Testing of Iron Homeostasis and Metabolism

2, 5

G2059

Epithelial Cell Cytology In Breast Cancer Risk Assessment

2

G2138

Evaluation of Dry Eyes

2, 5

G2060

Fecal Analysis in the Diagnosis of Intestinal Dysbiosis

2, 5

G2061

Fecal Calprotectin Testing

2

F2019

Flow Cytometry

2, 4, 5

G2154

Folate Testing

2

G2173

Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)

2, 4, 5

G2155

General Inflammation Testing

2, 5

G2044

Helicobacter Pylori Testing

2, 4, 5

M2097

Identification Of Microorganisms Using Nucleic Acid Probes

2

G2098

Immune Cell Function Assay

2

G2100

In Vitro Chemoresistance and Chemosensitivity Assays

2

G2099

Intracellular Micronutrient Analysis

2

G2143

Lyme Disease Testing

2, 5

G2107

Measurement of Thromboxane Metabolites for ASA Resistance

2

M2112

Nerve Fiber Density Testing

5

M2172

Onychomycosis Testing

2, 5

G2113

Oral Cancer Screening and Testing

2, 5

G2153

Pancreatic Enzyme Testing for Acute Pancreatitis

2, 5

G2164

Parathyroid Hormone, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Magnesium Testing

2, 5

G2149

Pathogen Panel Testing

5

G2055

Prenatal Testing for Fetal Aneuploidy

2, 3, 5

T2015

Prescription Medication and Illicit Drug Testing in the Outpatient Setting

5

G2007

Prostate Biopsy Specimen Analysis

3

G2120

Salivary Hormone Testing

2, 5

G2151

Serum Testing For Evidence Of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

2

G2123

Serum Biomarker Testing for Multiple Sclerosis and Related Neurologic Diseases

2

G2063

Testing for Diagnosis of Active or Latent Tuberculosis

2, 5

G2158

Testing for Vector-Borne Infections

2, 5

G2013

Testosterone

5

G2045

Thyroid Disease Testing

5

M2091

Transplant Rejection Testing

2, 5

G2125

Urinary Tumor Markers For Bladder Cancer

2, 5

G2156

Urine Culture Testing for Bacteria

5

G2014

Vitamin B12 and Methylmalonic Acid Testing

3

G2005

Vitamin D Testing

2, 5

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