Medical Policy Updates

Medical Policy Update for February 24, 2022

Policy Name Updated Criteria
CAR-T Therapy Added the following codes as other related CPT codes: 0870, 0871, 0872, 0873, 0874, and 0875. Added ALL indication for Tecartus
Place of Service Added the following drugs and HCPCS codes for clarity, with criteria also available in individual policies: Nexviazyme (C9085, J3490, J3590), Saphnelo (C9086, J3490, J3590), Tezspire (C9399, J3490, J3590), Enjaymo (C9399** J3490**, J3590**), and Leqvio (C9399, J3490, J3590). Updated HCPCS code for Evkeeza to J1305.
Efgartigimod Alfa-fcab (Vyvgart™) New Policy for New to Market Drug Original medical policy criteria issued
Inclisiran (Leqvio®) New Policy for New to Market Drug Original medical policy criteria issued.
Ocular Angiogenesis Inhibitor Agents New to market drug addition to existing policy
Sutimlimab (Enjaymo™) Enjaymo New Policy for New to Market Drug Original medical policy criteria issued.
Tezepelumab-ekko (Tezspire™) New Policy for New to Market Drug Original medical policy criteria issued.