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Cerezyme (imiglucerase)


Billing

Code: J1786

Description: Imuglucerase injection

Unit: 10 units

Payment: $44.250

Pay quarter: Q3 2023


Medicare history

Dosage and Frequency

Type 1 Gaucher disease

Dosage is based on disease severity ranging from:
• 2.5 units/kg IV 3 times a week
• 60 units/kg IV every 2 weeks

Calculate drug reimbursement


Total Reimbursement:

$11,257.20

(ASP: $10,620.00, Margin: $637.20)


Code:

J1786

# Units to bill:

240

Prior Authorization

Prior auth criteria for Cerezyme may include but is not limited to:


1. The patient must have a confirmed diagnosis of Gaucher disease type 1, as determined by a genetic test or enzyme assay.

2. The patient must have a body weight greater than or equal to 30 kg (66 lbs).

3. The patient must have evidence of organomegaly, anemia, thrombocytopenia, or other symptoms of Gaucher disease that have not adequately responded to other treatments.

4. The patient must not have had any major organ transplantation or whole bone marrow transplantation within the past 6 months.

5. The patient must not have any active malignancies.

6. The patient must not be pregnant or lactating.

7. The patient must not have any known or suspected hypersensitivity or intolerance to Cerezyme or any of its components.

8. The patient must not have any known or suspected clinically significant hepatic or renal disease.


Insurance prior auth guidelines:

Aetna

United Healthcare

Anthem

Cigna


Billable NDCs

58468-4663-01

Cerezyme (GENZYME CORPORATION)

400 UNITS



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