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Tagraxofusp-erzs (Elzonris) (CPB 0947, reviewed 2026-05-28)

Aetna·Hematology, Oncology, Internal Medicine·Medical Policy
Effective date
May 28, 2026
We identified it
Aug 17, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Aetna updated its coverage policy for Tagraxofusp-erzs (Elzonris) effective May 28, 2026, establishing medical necessity coverage for treatment of blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN) as a single agent in commercial plans. The policy specifies dosing (12 mcg/kg IV daily days 1-5 of 21-day cycles), first-cycle inpatient administration requirement, and continuation criteria based on tolerability and disease response. All other indications remain experimental/investigational.

Action Required

Action needed
By May 28, 2026: Billing team must implement the following changes: (1) Update billing system to recognize HCPCS code J9269 (tagraxofusp-erzs injection, 10 mcg) as covered only when ICD-10 diagnosis codes C86.40 or C86.41 (blastic NK-cell lymphoma/BPDCN) are present on the claim; (2) Implement prior authorization requirement for J9269 claims to verify patient meets criteria (single-agent use for BPDCN, no unacceptable toxicity or disease progression); (3) Update charge entry templates to require providers to confirm first cycle is being administered in inpatient setting vs. subsequent outpatient cycles; (4) Deny or return claims with J9269 billed with any diagnosis code other than C86.40/C86.41 with explanation that all other indications are experimental/investigational; (5) Configure system to flag claims if J9269 is billed without documented evidence of continued response and acceptable tolerability for continuation cycles. Providers must ensure proper diagnosis coding and inpatient vs. outpatient setting designation at point of service. Failure to obtain required authorization or use incorrect diagnosis codes will result in claim denials for commercial Aetna plans.

Affected Billing Codes

96401
96402
96403
96404
96405
96406
96407
96408
96409
96410
96411
96412
96413
96414
96415
96416
96417
96418
96419
96420
96421
96422
96423
96424
96425
96426
96427
96428
96429
96430
96431
96432
96433
96434
96435
96436
96437
96438
96439
96440
96441
96442
96443
96444
96445
96446
96447
96448
96449
96450
J9269
C86.40
C86.41