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Romiplostim (Nplate) (CPB 0768, reviewed 2025-10-27)

Aetna·Hematology, Oncology, Internal Medicine +1 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
Oct 27, 2025
We identified it
Aug 16, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Aetna updated its Clinical Policy Bulletin for Romiplostim (Nplate) effective 2025-10-27, establishing medical necessity criteria for five approved indications: Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP), Hematopoietic Syndrome of Acute Radiation Syndrome (HS-ARS), Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS), Chemotherapy-Induced Thrombocytopenia (CIT), and Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Related Toxicity. The policy requires hematologist or oncologist prescribing, prohibits concurrent use with other thrombopoietin receptor agonists or spleen tyrosine kinase inhibitors, and specifies distinct initial and continuation criteria with detailed dosing adjustments for adults and pediatrics.

Action Required

Action needed
IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED - By 2025-10-27 (policy effective date), implement the following: (1) Billing team must update prior authorization workflows in billing system to require prior auth for J2802 (romiplostim injection) for all commercial Aetna plans with mandatory documentation of: specific indication (ITP, HS-ARS, MDS, CIT, or checkpoint inhibitor toxicity), prior therapy failure/intolerance, and current platelet count; (2) Providers must confirm prescriber is a hematologist or oncologist on all romiplostim orders before submitting claims; (3) Update encounter documentation templates to capture: prior treatment history, baseline platelet counts, bleeding symptoms/risk factors, and current platelet response for continuation claims; (4) Implement edit in billing software to deny claims for concurrent use of J2802 with other thrombopoietin agonists (eltrombopag, avatrombopag, lusutrombopag) or spleen tyrosine kinase inhibitors; (5) Configure system to require specific ICD-10 codes (D46.22, D46.c, D46.9, D69.3, D69.49, D69.59, or T45.1x5A-S) matching approved indications; (6) For ITP claims, ensure documentation includes either platelet count <30 x10⁹/L OR platelet count 30-50 x10⁹/L with symptomatic bleeding/bleeding risk; (7) For CIT claims, verify documentation shows either platelet count <100 x10⁹/L for 3-4 weeks post-chemo OR delayed chemotherapy due to thrombocytopenia; (8) For checkpoint inhibitor toxicity, confirm G3 (25,000-50,000/mm³) or G4 (<25,000/mm³) thrombocytopenia with documented corticosteroid failure after 1-2 weeks; (9) Continuation claims require documentation of therapeutic benefit (increased platelets, decreased bleeding, reduced transfusions); (10) Training required for billing and clinical staff on five distinct indications and their unique criteria. CONSEQUENCES: Claims lacking required prior authorization, improper prescriber credentials, missing medical necessity documentation, or concurrent prohibited medications will be denied and require resubmission, delaying payment.

Affected Billing Codes

38100
38120
96372
96374
96375
96376
96379
J2802
J2355
D46.22
D46.C
D46.9
D69.3
D69.49
D69.59
T45.1X5A
T45.1X5B
T45.1X5C
T45.1X5D
T45.1X5E
T45.1X5S