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MA08.159c, Mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx (Elahere®)

Independence Blue Cross·Oncology, Pharmacy·Pharmacy
Effective date
Jun 16, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Policy MA08.159c establishes medical necessity criteria and billing code guidance for Mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx (Elahere®), a targeted cancer therapy. This recent policy (1 month old, effective 06/16/2025) impacts how claims for this drug must be coded and documented to meet coverage requirements for Medicare Advantage plans.

Action Required

Action needed
By 06/16/2025 (immediately if after this date): Billing team must review and implement MA08.159c medical necessity criteria for Mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx (Elahere®) claims. Obtain the full policy text from the provided URL to identify specific coding requirements and documentation needs. Ensure all claims for this drug include required medical necessity supporting documentation per the new criteria. Update billing software rules and claim submission templates to enforce these requirements. Providers must document medical necessity elements before billing. Claims submitted without proper medical necessity documentation will be denied by Medicare Advantage plans.