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Valoctocogene Roxaparvovec-rvox (Roctavian) (CPB 1037, reviewed 2026-04-20)
Aetna·Hematology·Medical Policy
Effective date
Apr 20, 2026
We identified it
Aug 19, 2026
Summary
Aetna has issued a new medical policy (CPB 1037, effective 2026-04-20) establishing coverage criteria for Roctavian (valoctocogene roxaparvovec-rvox), a gene therapy for severe hemophilia A. The policy requires mandatory precertification, administration at Aetna Institutes GCIT Network facilities, hematologist prescription, and strict patient selection criteria including AAV5 antibody testing, factor VIII inhibitor assessment, liver function testing, and prior prophylactic factor VIII use history.
Action Required
By 2026-04-20: (1) Billing team must configure system to require mandatory precertification for HCPCS code J1412 (Roctavian injection) by calling (866) 752-7021 or faxing (888) 267-3277 before claims submission. (2) Update billing software to flag J1412 claims and automatically route for prior authorization review; failure to obtain precertification will result in claim denial. (3) Providers must verify patient meets ALL Aetna coverage criteria before ordering: age 18+, severe hemophilia A (factor VIII <1 IU/dL), negative AAV5 antibodies, no factor VIII inhibitor history, negative inhibitor test within 30 days, current factor VIII prophylaxis with 150+ exposure days, and required baseline labs (platelets ≥100K, creatinine <1.5, liver enzymes and bilirubin ≤1.25x ULN, INR <1.4, no stage 3-4 liver fibrosis). (4) Ensure patients have hepatic ultrasound/elastography completed and documented in medical record prior to treatment. (5) Confirm treatment will only be administered at Aetna Institutes GCIT Network facilities; verify facility credentialing before proceeding. (6) Add precertification workflow to encounter forms and EMR templates for hematology providers. (7) Document that Factor VIII prophylaxis will not be continued post-Roctavian once adequate levels achieved. (8) Implement requirement for provider attestation that liver enzymes and Factor VIII activity will be monitored per prescribing information post-infusion.