Effective January 2, 2023, Independence Blue Cross and Independence Administrators have updated their medical policy on gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (CamceviTM, Eligard®, Fensolvi®, Lupron Depot®).
Criteria and codes were updated in alignment with company-recognized drug compendia. The coverage positions were added/revised for the following HCPCS codes:
- J1950: Coverage changed from Not Medically Necessary to Medically Necessary for Breast Cancer and Ovarian Cancer/Fallopian Tube Cancer/Primary Peritoneal Cancer.
- J1951 (Fensolvi): Coverage changed from Medically Necessary to Not Medically Necessary for endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and gender dysphoria.
- J1952 (Camcevi): Coverage was added for Not Medically Necessary indications in the policy.
For more information, view policy #08.01.33h: Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist (CamceviTM, Eligard®, Fensolvi®, Lupron Depot®), which was published on December 30, 2022.