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State and School Employees' Health Insurance Plan - Ycanth (cantharidin)
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi·MS · Dermatology, Pediatrics, Family Medicine·Medical Policy
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Mississippi State and School Employees' Health Insurance Plan has determined that Ycanth (cantharidin) for treating molluscum contagiosum is not medically necessary because other covered treatment options are available. Both the drug and its administration services will be denied as not medically necessary.
Action Required
Immediately: Stop billing HCPCS code J7354 for Ycanth (cantharidin) for Mississippi State and School Employees' Health Plan members. Update billing system to flag this code as non-covered for this plan. Use alternative covered treatments for molluscum contagiosum. Claims for J7354 and related administration services will be denied.