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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Expands Specialty Pharmacy Precertification List (Healthy Blue + Medicare (HMO D-SNP))

Please note, this communication applies to Healthy Blue + Medicare (HMO-POS D-SNP) offered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina.

Effective for dates of service on and after August 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

J9286

Columvi (glofitamab-gxbm)

C9162, J3490, J3590, J9999

Izervay (avacincaptad pegol)

J9333

Rystiggo (rozanolixizumab-noli)

J9334

Vyvgart Hytrulo (efgartigimod alfa and hyaluronidase-gvfc)

We look forward to working together to achieve improved outcomes.