Ryplazim® requires prior authorization for commercial members starting Sept. 17

Ryplazim (plasminogen, human-tvmh), HCPCS code J3590, requires prior authorization for Blue Cross and Blue Care Network group and individual commercial members starting Sept. 17, 2021.

Some Blue Cross commercial groups not subject to these requirements

For Blue Cross commercial groups, this authorization requirement applies only to groups that currently participate in the standard commercial Medical Drug Prior Authorization Program for drugs administered under the medical benefit. To determine whether a group participates in the prior authorization program, see the Specialty Pharmacy Prior Authorization Master Opt-in/out Group list (PDF).

Note: Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program® members and UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust (non-Medicare) members don't participate in the standard prior authorization program.

When submitting requests on or after Sept. 17

Starting Sept. 17, submit prior authorization requests through the NovoLogix® online tool.

To learn how to submit requests through NovoLogix, visit ereferrals.bcbsm.com and do the following:

When submitting requests before Sept. 17

Prior to Sept. 17, fax your requests for preservice review as follows.

List of requirements

For a full list of requirements related to drugs covered under the medical benefit, see the Blue Cross and BCN utilization management medical drug list for Blue Cross PPO (commercial) and BCN HMO (commercial) members (PDF).

We'll update this list with the new Ryplazim requirement prior to the effective date.

Authorization isn't a guarantee of payment. Health care practitioners need to verify eligibility and benefits for members.

Posted: September 2021
Lines of business: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network