Medical Drug Policies
The drugs listed below have corresponding medical drug policies that contain coverage criteria for how these drugs are covered by UCare when billed under the member’s medical benefit. Medical drug policies are reviewed and approved by UCare’s Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and are subject to change. Authorization requests should be submitted and approved prior to dispensing/administering.
Care Continuum, a subsidiary of Express Scripts, will review Medical Drug Prior Authorization requests for all UCare plans.
Submit an authorization request one of the following ways:
- Online (ePA) via the ExpressPAth Portal at: https://www.express-path.com/.
- Fax the Medical Injectable Drug Authorization Form to Care Continuum at 1-877-266-1871.
- Call Care Continuum at 1-800-818-6747.
Medicare Policies:
The coverage criteria contained in the policy may not apply to UCare Medicare products if Medicare requires different coverage criteria. If Medicare requires different coverage criteria, the applicable NCD or LCD will apply. Find Medical Injectable Drug Prior Authorization Resources for each UCare health plan and forms to request authorizations on our Pharmacy page.
Drug Name | HCPCS Code | Therapeutic Class |
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Abecma - Medicaid, IFP | Q2055 | Oncology |
Abecma - Medicare | Q2055 | Oncology |
Abraxane - Medicaid, IFP | J9264 | Oncology |
Abraxane - Medicare | J9264 | Oncology |
Actemra | J3262 | Inflammatory Conditions |
Adakveo | J0791 | Hematology |
Adcetris | J9042 | Oncology |
Aduhelm - IFP | J0172 | Neurology |
Aduhelm - Medicaid | J0172 | Neurology |
Aduhelm - Medicare | J0172 | Neurology |
Aldurazyme | J1931 | Enzyme Replacement |
Alimta | J9305 | Oncology |
Aliqopa | J9057 | Oncology |
Alymsys - Medicaid, IFP | Q5126 | Oncology/Biosimilar |
Alymsys - Medicare | Q5126 | Oncology/Biosimilar |
Amondys45 | J1426 | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Amvuttra | J0225 | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Aralast NP | J0256 | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Arzerra | J9302 | Oncology |
Asparlas | J9118 | Oncology |
Avastin - Medicaid, IFP | J9035 | Oncology/Biosimilar |
Avastin - Medicare | J9035 | Oncology/Biosimilar |
Azedra (Diagnostic and Therapeutic) | A9590 | Oncology |
Bavencio | J9023 | Oncology |
Beleodaq | J9032 | Oncology |
Benlysta | J0490 | Inflammatory Conditions |
Beovu - Medicaid, IFP | J0179 | Ophthalmic Agents |
Beovu - Medicare | J0179 | Ophthalmic Agents |
Berinert | J0597 | Hereditary Angioedema |
Besponsa | J9229 | Oncology |
Blenrep | J9037 | Oncology |
Blincyto | J9039 | Oncology |
Breyanzi - Medicaid, IFP | Q2054 | Oncology |
Breyanzi - Medicare | Q2054 | Oncology |
Brineura | J0567 | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Briumvi | NOC | Multiple Sclerosis |
Byooviz - Medicaid, IFP | Q5124 | Ophthalmic Agents |
Byooviz - Medicare | Q5124 | Ophthalmic Agents |
Cablivi | C9047 | Hematology |
Carvykti | Q2056 | Oncology |
Cerezyme | J1786 | Enzyme Replacement |
Chorionic Gonadotropin | J0725 | Infertility |
Cimerli - Medicaid, IFP | NOC | Ophthalmic Agents |
Cimerli - Medicare | NOC | Ophthalmic Agents |
Cimzia | J0717 | Inflammatory Conditions |
Cinqair | J2786 | Immunologicals |
Cinryze | J0598 | Hereditary Angioedema |
Cortrophin Gel | NOC | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Cosela | J1448 | Oncology |
Crysvita | J0584 | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Cyramza | J9308 | Oncology |
Danyelza | J9348 | Oncology |
Darzalex | J9145 | Oncology |
Darzalex Faspro | J9144 | Oncology |
Duopa | J7340 | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Durolane - Medicaid, IFP | J7318 | Viscosupplement |
Durolane - Medicare | J7318 | Viscosupplement |
Elahere | NOC | Oncology |
Elaprase | J1743 | Enzyme Replacement |
Elelyso | J3060 | Enzyme Replacement |
Elzonris | J9269 | Oncology |
Empliciti | J9176 | Oncology |
Enhertu | J9358 | Oncology |
Enjaymo | J1302 | Hematology |
Entyvio | J3380 | Inflammatory Conditions |
Epogen - Medicaid, IFP | J0885 | Hematology/Biosimilar |
Epogen - Medicare | J0885 | Hematology/Biosimilar |
Erbitux | J9055 | Oncology |
Erwinaze | J9019 | Oncology |
Evenity | J3111 | Osteoporosis |
Evkeeza | J1305 | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Exondys 51 | J1428 | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Eylea - Medicaid, IFP | J0178 | Ophthalmic Agents |
Eylea - Medicare | J0178 | Ophthalmic Agents |
Fabrazyme | J0180 | Enzyme Replacement |
Fasenra | J0517 | Immunologicals |
Firazyr | J1744 | Hereditary Angioedema |
Fulphila - Medicaid, IFP | Q5108 | Hematology/Biosimilar |
Fulphila - Medicare | Q5108 | Hematology/Biosimilar |
Fyarro | J9331 | Oncology |
Fylnetra - Medicaid, IFP | NOC | Hematology/Biosimilar |
Fylnetra - Medicare | NOC | Hematology/Biosimilar |
Gamifant | J9210 | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Gazyva | J9301 | Oncology |
Gel-One - Medicaid, IFP | J7326 | Viscosupplement |
Gel-One - Medicare | J7326 | Viscosupplement |
Gelsyn 3 - Medicaid, IFP | J7328 | Viscosupplement |
Gelsyn 3 - Medicare | J7328 | Viscosupplement |
GenVisc 850 - Medicaid, IFP | J7320 | Viscosupplement |
GenVisc 850 - Medicare | J7320 | Viscosupplement |
Givlaari | J0223 | Hematology |
Glassia | J0257 | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Granix - Medicaid, IFP | J1447 | Hematology/Biosimilar |
Granix - Medicare | J1447 | Hematology/Biosimilar |
Haegarda | J0599 | Hereditary Angioedema |
Hemgenix | J1411 | Hematology |
Hemlibra | J7170 | Hematology |
Herceptin | J9355 | Oncology/Biosimilar |
Herceptin Hylecta | J9356 | Oncology |
Herzuma | Q5113 | Oncology/Biosimilar |
HP Acthar | J0800 | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Hyalgan - Medicaid, IFP | J7321 | Viscosupplement |
Hyalgan - Medicare | J7321 | Viscosupplement |
Hymovis - Medicaid, IFP | J7322 | Viscosupplement |
Hymovis - Medicare | J7322 | Viscosupplement |
Ilaris | J0638 | Inflammatory Conditions |
Ilumya | J3245 | Inflammatory Conditions |
Imcivree | NOC | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Imfinzi | J9173 | Oncology |
Imjudo | NOC | Oncology |
Imlygic | J9325 | Oncology |
Istodax | J9319 | Oncology |
Jelmyto | J9281 | Oncology |
Jemperli | J9272 | Oncology |
Jevtana | J9043 | Oncology |
Kadcyla | J9354 | Oncology |
Kalbitor | J1290 | Hereditary Angioedema |
Kanuma | J2840 | Enzyme Replacement |
Keytruda | J9271 | Oncology |
Kimmtrak | J9274 | Oncology |
Krystexxa | J2507 | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Kymriah - Medicaid & IFP | Q2042 | Oncology |
Kymriah - Medicare | Q2042 | Oncology |
Kyprolis | J9047 | Oncology |
Lamzede | NOC | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Lartruvo | J9285 | Oncology |
Lemtrada | J0202 | Multiple Sclerosis |
Leqembi - Medicaid, IFP | NOC | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Leqembi - Medicare | NOC | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Leqvio | J1306 | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Libtayo | J9119 | Oncology |
Lucentis - Medicaid, IFP | J2778 | Ophthalmic Agents |
Lucentis - Medicare | J2778 | Ophthalmic Agents |
Lumizyme | J0221 | Enzyme Replacement |
Lumoxiti | J9313 | Oncology |
Lunsumio | NOC | Oncology |
Lutathera | A9513 | Oncology |
Luxturna | J3398 | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Margenza | J9353 | Oncology |
Mepsevii | J3397 | Enzyme Replacement |
Monjuvi | J9349 | Oncology |
Monovisc - Medicaid, IFP | J7327 | Viscosupplement |
Monovisc - Medicare | J7327 | Viscosupplement |
Mylotarg | J9203 | Oncology |
Naglazyme | J1458 | Enzyme Replacement |
Neupogen - Medicaid, IFP | J1442 | Hematology/Biosimilar |
Neupogen - Medicare | J1442 | Hematology/Biosimilar |
Nexviazyme | J0219 | Enzyme Replacement |
Nipent | J9268 | Oncology |
Nivestym - Medicaid, IFP | Q5110 | Hematology/Biosimilar |
Nivestym - Medicare | Q5110 | Hematology/Biosimilar |
Novarel | J0725 | Infertility |
Nplate | J2796 | Hematology |
Nucala | J2182 | Immunologicals |
Nulibry | NOC | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Nyvepria - Medicaid, IFP | Q5122 | Hematology/Biosimilar |
Nyvepria - Medicare | Q5122 | Hematology/Biosimilar |
Ocrevus | J2350 | Multiple Sclerosis |
Ogivri | Q5114 | Oncology/Biosimilar |
Oncaspar | J9266 | Oncology |
Onivyde | J9205 | Oncology |
Onpattro | J0222 | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Ontruzant | Q5112 | Oncology/Biosimilar |
Opdivo | J9299 | Oncology |
Opdualag | J9298 | Oncology |
Orencia | J0129 | Inflammatory Conditions |
Orthovisc - Medicaid, IFP | J7324 | Viscosupplement |
Orthovisc - Medicare | J7324 | Viscosupplement |
Ovidrel | NOC | Infertility |
Oxlumo | J0224 | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Padcev | J9177 | Oncology |
Panhematin | J1640 | Hematology/Biosimilar |
Pedmark | NOC | Oncology |
Pemetrexed | NOC | Oncology |
Pemfexy | J9304 | Oncology |
Pepaxto | J9247 | Oncology |
Perjeta | J9306 | Oncology |
Phesgo | J9316 | Oncology |
Pluvicto | A9607 | Oncology |
Polivy | J9309 | Oncology |
Portrazza | J9295 | Oncology |
Poteligeo | J9204 | Oncology |
Pralatrexate | J9307 | Oncology |
Pregnyl | J0725 | Infertility |
Procrit - Medicaid, IFP | J0885 | Hematology/Biosimilar |
Procrit - Medicare | J0885 | Hematology/Biosimilar |
Prolastin | J0256 | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Proleukin | J9015 | Oncology |
Provenge | Q2043 | Oncology |
Radicava | J1301 | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Reblozyl | J0896 | Hematology |
Releuko - Medicaid, IFP | Q5125 | Hematology/Biosimilar |
Releuko - Medicare | Q5125 | Hematology/Biosimilar |
Remicade - Medicaid IFP | J1745 | Inflammatory Conditions/Biosimilar |
Remicade - Medicare | J1745 | Inflammatory Conditions/Biosimilar |
Renflexis - Medicaid, IFP | Q5104 | Inflammatory Conditions/Biosimilar |
Renflexis - Medicare | Q5104 | Inflammatory Conditions/Biosimilar |
Revcovi | NOC | Enzyme Replacement |
Riabni - Medicaid, IFP | Q5123 | Oncology/Biosimilar |
Riabni - Medicare | Q5123 | Oncology/Biosimilar |
Rituxan - Hycela | J9311 | Oncology |
Rituxan - Medicaid IFP | J9312 | Oncology/Biosimilar |
Rituxan - Medicare | J9312 | Oncology/Biosimilar |
Rolvedon | NOC | Hematology |
Romidepsin | J9318 | Oncology |
Ruconest | J0596 | Hereditary Angioedema |
Rybrevant | J9061 | Oncology |
Rylaze | J9021 | Oncology |
Ryplazim | J2998 | Hematology |
Sajazir | J1744 | Hereditary Angioedema |
Saphnelo | J0491 | Lupus |
Sarclisa | J9227 | Oncology |
Scenesse | J7352 | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Simponi Aria | J1602 | Inflammatory Conditions |
Skyrizi IV | J2327 | Inflammatory Conditions |
Skysona | NOC | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Soliris - Medicaid, IFP | J1300 | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Soliris - Medicare | J1300 | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Spevigo | NOC | Inflammatory Conditions |
Spinraza | J2326 | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Spravato | S0013 (Medicaid, IFP), G2082 (Medicare) | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Stelara (Intravenous) | J3358 | Inflammatory Conditions |
Stelara (Subcutaneous) - Medicare | J3357 | Inflammatory Conditions |
Stelara (Subcutaneous) - SPP and IFP | J3357 | Inflammatory Conditions |
Stimufend - Medicaid, IFP | Q5127 | Hematology/Biosimilar |
Sunlenca | NOC | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Supartz FX - Medicaid, IFP | J7321 | Viscosupplement |
Supartz FX - Medicare | J7321 | Viscosupplement |
Susvimo - Medicaid | J2779 | Ophthalmic Agents |
Susvimo - Medicare, IFP | J2779 | Ophthalmic Agents |
Syfovre | NOC | Ophthalmic Agents |
Sylvant | J2860 | Oncology |
Synojoynt - Medicaid, IFP | J7331 | Viscosupplement |
Synojoynt - Medicare | J7331 | Viscosupplement |
Synribo | J9262 | Oncology |
Takhzyro | J0593 | Hereditary Angioedema |
Tecartus - Medicaid, IFP | Q2053 | Oncology |
Tecartus - Medicare | Q2053 | Oncology |
Tecentriq | J9022 | Oncology |
Tecvayli | NOC | Oncology |
Tegsedi | NOC | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Tepezza | J3241 | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Tezspire | J2356 | Immunologicals |
Tivdak | J9273 | Oncology |
Tremfya | J1628 | Inflammatory Conditions |
Triluron - Medicaid, IFP | J7332 | Viscosupplement |
Triluron - Medicare | J7332 | Viscosupplement |
TriVisc - Medicaid, IFP | J7329 | Viscosupplement |
TriVisc - Medicare | J7329 | Viscosupplement |
Trodelvy | J9317 | Oncology |
Trogarzo | J1746 | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Tysabri | J2323 | Multiple Sclerosis |
Tzield | NOC | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Ultomiris | J1303 | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Unituxin | NOC | Oncology |
Uplizna | J1823 | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Vabysmo - Medicaid, IFP | J2777 | Ophthalmic Agents |
Vabysmo - Medicare | J2777 | Ophthalmic Agents |
Valstar | J9357 | Oncology |
Vectibix | J9303 | Oncology |
Vegzelma - Medicaid, IFP | NOC | Oncology/Biosimilar |
Vegzelma - Medicare | NOC | Oncology/Biosimilar |
Viltepso | J1427 | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Vimizim | J1322 | Enzyme Replacement |
Visco-3 - Medicaid, IFP | J7321 | Viscosupplement |
Visco-3 - Medicare | J7321 | Viscosupplement |
Vpriv | J3385 | Enzyme Replacement |
Vyepti | J3032 | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Vyondys 53 | J1429 | Muscular Dystrophy |
Vyvgart | J9332 | Neurology |
Vyxeos | J9153 | Oncology |
Xenpozyme | NOC | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Xiaflex | J0775 | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Xolair - Medicaid, IFP | J2357 | Immunologicals |
Xolair - Medicare | J2357 | Immunologicals |
Yervoy | J9228 | Oncology |
Yescarta - Medicaid, IFP | Q2041 | Oncology |
Yescarta - Medicare | Q2041 | Oncology |
Yondelis | J9352 | Oncology |
Zaltrap | J9400 | Oncology |
Zemaira | J0256 | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Zepzelca | J9223 | Oncology |
Zolgensma | J3399 | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Zulresso | J1632 | Rare/Misc Conditions |
Zynlonta | J9359 | Oncology |
Zynteglo | NOC | Hematology |
Zynyz | NOC | Oncology |