4/30/2021
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            The following sections of the Fidelis Care authorization grids have been updated effective June 1, 2021.
 
The following services apply to Medicaid, Essential Plan, and Metal Level Plans and require prior authorization:
 
VIII. Pharmacy
Added:
S0012    butorphanol nasal
S0017    aminocaproic acid inj
S0020    bupivicaine inj
S0021    cefoperazone inj
S0034    ofloxacin inj
S0040    ticarcillin inj
S0074    cefotetan inj
S0078    fosphenytoin inj
S0080    pentamidine inj
S0081    piperacillin inj
S0088    imatinib oral
S0090    sildenafil oral
S0091    granisetron oral
S0104    zidovudine oral
S0106    bupropion SR, 60 tablets
S0108    mercaptopurine oral
S0109    methadone oral
S0117    tretinoin topical
S0119    ondansetron oral
S0132    ganirelix acetate inj
S0137    didanosine oral
S0138    finasteride oral
S0139    minoxidil oral
S0140    saquinavir oral
S0142    colistimethate inh
S0145    peg interferon alfa-2A
S0148    pegylated interferon alfa-2B
S0155    dilutant for epoprostenol
S0156    exemestane oral
S0157    becaplermin gel
S0160    dextroamphetamine oral
S0164    pantoprazole inj
S0169    calcitriol oral
S0170    anastrozole oral
S0172    chlorambucil oral
S0174    dolasetron oral
S0175    flutamide oral
S0176    hydroxyurea oral
S0177    levamisole oral
S0179    megestrol oral
S0182    procarbazine oral
S0183    prochlorperazine oral
S0187    tamoxifen citrate oral
S0194    vitamin suppl 100 caps
S0197    prenatal vitamins – 30 days
S4990    nicotine patches, legend
S4991    nicotine patches, non-legend
S4995    smoking cessation gum
S5000    prescription drug, generic
S5001    prescription drug, brand name
S9430    pharmacy compounding and  dispensing services
 
The following services apply to Medicare Plans:
VIII. Pharmacy
Added (Medicare) – Requiring Authorization:
J0791     crizanlizumab (Adakveo)
J1429     golodirsen (Vyondys 53)
J1442     filgrastim (Neupogen)
J1447     tbo-filgrastim (Granix)
J2505     pegfilgrastim (Neulasta)
J2507     pegloticase (Krystexxa)
J2820     Sargramostim (Leukine)
J7312     dexamethasone intravitreal implant (Ozurdex)
J9177     Enfortumab vedotin-ejfv (Padcev)
J9355     trastuzumab (Herceptin)
J9356     trastuzumab hyal (Herceptin Hylecta)
Q5108   pegfilgrastim-jmdb (Fulphila)
Q5110   filgrastim-aafi (Nivestym)
Q5111   pegfilgrastim-cbqv (Udenyca)
Q5112   trastuzumab-dttb (Ontruzant)
Q5113   trastuzumab-pkrb (Herzuma)
Q5117   trastuzumab-anns (Kanjinti)
Q5122   pegfilgrastim-apg (Nyvepria)
 
Removed (Medicare):
C9061    teprotumumab-trbw, 10 mg (Tepezza)
C9062    daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj (Darzalex Faspro)
C9069    belantamab mafodontin-blmf (Blenrep)
C9070    tafasitamab-cxix (Monjuvi)
C9071    viltolarsen (Viltepso)
C9072    immune globulin (asceniv)
C9073    Brexucabtagene autoleucel (Tecartus)
C9122    Mometasone furoate sinus implant, 10 micrograms (Sinuva)
J2353     ocreotide (Sandostatin Depot)
J2354     ocreotide (Sandostatin subcutaneous)
J1930     lancreotide (somatuline depot)
 
Conditions Updated (Medicare):
J9035**  bevacizumab (Avastin)  Updated **authorization is not required for ophthalmic indications
 
Visit:  Authorization Grids
 
COVID-19 UPDATE: Please refer to this link:  Important Updates Regarding Coronavirus COVID-19, for authorization and coding guidelines related to the COVID-19 Pandemic.