Draft Medical Policies
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee works to ensure that Medical Policies are developed in an open, collaborative manner with our providers. We invite you to submit comments during the development phase of our Medical Policies.

Medical policies are developed using an evidence-based evaluation process. The medical evidence used in this process comes from several sources, including independent medical technology review organizations, the peer reviewed medical literature, and expert opinions from BCBST network specialists. We especially welcome comments that include this type of information. All Medical Policies are reviewed and approved by a panel of BCBST Medical Directors as well as board certified network physicians before final adoption by the company.

Policy Policy Name Date Posted Date Removed
DMP0826-01 Aflibercept Products (Eylea®; Eylea®HD, Ahzantive™ [aflibercept-mrbb], Enzeevu™ [Afliberceptabzv], Eydenzelt® [Aflibercept-boav], Opuviz™ [Aflibercept-yszy], Pavblu™ [Aflibercept-ayyh], and Yesafili™ [Aflibercept-jbvf]) 08/6/26 09/6/26
DMP0826-02 Avalglucosidase Alfa-ngpt (Nexviazyme™) 08/6/26 09/6/26
DMP0826-03 Benralizumab (Fasenra®) 08/6/26 09/6/26
DMP0826-04 Bevacizumab Products (Avastin®; Mvasi® ; Zirabev™; Alymsys®; Vegzelma™, Avzivi®, Jobevne™) 08/6/26 09/6/26
DMP0826-05 Brolucizumab-dbll (Beovu®) 08/6/26 09/6/26
DMP0826-06 Guselkumab (Tremfya®) 08/6/26 09/6/26
DMP0826-07 Ipilimumab (Yervoy®) 08/6/26 09/6/26
DMP0826-08 Leuprolide acetate (Eligard®, Vabrinty™) 08/6/26 09/6/26
DMP0826-09 Leuprolide Acetate (Fensolvi®) 08/6/26 09/6/26
DMP0826-10 Leuprolide Suspension (Lupron Depot®, Leuprolide Acetate Depot 1-Month 3.75mg, 3-Month 11.25 mg) 08/6/26 09/6/26
DMP0826-11 Mirikizumab-mrkz (Omvoh) 08/6/26 09/6/26
DMP0826-12 Nivolumab (Opdivo®) 08/6/26 09/6/26
DMP0826-13 Nivolumab and Hyaluronidase-nvhy (Opdivo Qvantig™) 08/6/26 09/6/26
DMP0826-14 Pasireotide (Signifor® LAR) 08/6/26 09/6/26
DMP0826-15 Ranibizumab (Susvimo®) 08/6/26 09/6/26
DMP0826-16 Reslizumab (Cinqair®) 08/6/26 09/6/26
DMP0826-17 Risankizumab-rzaa (Skyrizi®) 08/6/26 09/6/26
DMP0826-18 Sebelipase Alfa (Kanuma®) 08/6/26 09/6/26
DMP0826-19 Triptorelin (Triptodur®) 08/6/26 09/6/26
DMP0826-20 Triptorelin Pamoate (Trelstar®) 08/6/26 09/6/26
DMP0826-21 Vedolizumab (Entyvio®) 08/6/26 09/6/26
DMP0826-22 Alglucosidase Alfa (Lumizyme®) 08/6/26 09/6/26
DMP0826-23 Agalsidase Beta (Fabrazyme®) 08/6/26 09/6/26
DMP0826-24 Amivantamab-vmjw (Rybrevant™) 08/6/26 09/6/26
DMP0826-25 Amivantamab and Hyaluronidase-lpuj (Rybrevant Faspro™) 08/6/26 09/6/26
DMP0826-26 Depemokimab-ulaa (Exdensur) 08/6/26 09/6/26
DMP0826-27 Faricimab-svoa (Vabysmo™) 08/6/26 09/6/26
DMP0826-28 Goserelin Acetate (Zoladex®) 08/6/26 09/6/26
DMP0826-29 Histrelin Acetate (Supprelin® LA) 08/6/26 09/6/26
DMP0826-30 Leuprolide Acetate Depot Suspension [Lupron Depot (1 month) 7.5mg, Lupron Depot (3 month) 22.5mg, Lupron Depot (4-Month) 30 mg, Lupron Depot (6-Month) 45 mg]; Leuprolide acetate depot (3-month 22.5 mg); Lutrate Depot® (3-month 22.5 mg) 08/6/26 09/6/26
DMP0826-31 Leuprolide Acetate Depot Suspension (Lupron Depot-Ped®) 08/6/26 09/6/26
DMP0826-32 Leuprolide Mesylate (Camcevi ETM™; Camcevi Kit) 08/6/26 09/6/26
DMP0826-33 Mepolizumab (Nucala®) 08/6/26 09/6/26
DMP0826-34 Nusinersen (Spinraza™) 08/6/26 09/6/26
DMP0826-35 Atidarsagene Autotemcel (LENMELDY™) 08/10/26 09/10/26
DMP0826-36 Omalizumab Products: Omalizumab (Xolair®); Omalizumab-igec (Omlyclo®) 08/10/26 09/10/26
DMP0826-37 Pegunigalsidase Alfa-iwxj (Elfabrio®) 08/10/26 09/10/26
DMP0826-38 Tarlatamab-dlle (Imdelltra™) 08/10/26 09/10/26
DMP0826-39 Telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv (Emrelis™) 08/10/26 09/10/26
DMP0826-40 Testosterone Product: (Testosterone Pellets [Testopel®]) 08/10/26 09/10/26
DMP0826-41 Tezepelumab-ekko (Tezspire®) 08/10/26 09/10/26
DMP0826-42 Toripalimab-tpzi (Loqtorzi) 08/10/26 09/10/26
DMP0826-43 Ustekinumab Products: Ustekinumab (Stelara®); Ustekinumab-auub (Wezlana™); Ustekinumab-srlf (Imuldosa™); Ustekinumab-aauz (Otulfi™); Ustenkinumab-ttwe (Pyzchiva™), Ustekinumab-aekn (Selarsdi™); Ustenkinumab-stba (Steqeyma™); Ustenkinumba-kfce (Yesintek™); ustekinumab; ustekinumab-aauz, ustekinumab-stba, ustekinumab-aekn ; ustekinumab-auub; ustenkinumabttwe, Ustekinumab-hmny (Starjemza); ustekinumab-srlf 08/10/26 09/10/26
DMP0826-44 Allogeneic Regulatory T Cell Immunotherapy with HSPC and T cells-vldq (Tregzi™) 08/19/26 09/8/26
ID_CHS_56782026_1026 Teplizumab-mzwv (Tzield™) 08/27/26 10/13/26
ID_CHS_24132026a_0926 Benralizumab (Fasenra®) 08/27/26 10/13/26
ID_CHS_17002025_1026 Brentuximab Vedotin (Adcetris®) 08/27/26 10/13/26
ID_CHS_20042026_1026 Vedolizumab (Entyvio®) 08/27/26 10/13/26
ID_CHS_19762026a_1026 Ranibizumab (Lucentis®); Ranibizumab-nuna [Byooviz™]; Ranibizumab-eqrn [Cimerli™]; Ranibizumab-leyk [Nufymco™]; Ranibizumab-hkdz [Ranluspec®] 08/27/26 10/13/26
ID_CHS_20242026_1026 Aflibercept Products (Eylea®; Eylea®HD, Ahzantive™ [aflibercept-mrbb], Enzeevu™ [Aflibercept-abzv], Eydenzelt® [Aflibercept-boav], Opuviz™ [Aflibercept-yszy], Pavblu™ [Aflibercept-ayyh], and Yesafili™ [Aflibercept-jbvf]) 08/27/26 10/13/26
ID_CHS_18202026c_1026 Durvalumab (Imfinzi®) 08/27/26 10/13/26
ID_CHS_18942026b_1026 Nivolumab (Opdivo®) 09/04/26 10/13/26
ID_CHS_17962026a_1026 Ipilimumab (Yervoy®) 08/27/26 10/13/26
ID_CHS_67952026a_1026 Nivolumab and Hyaluronidase-nvhy (Opdivo Qvantig™) 08/27/26 10/13/26
ID_CHS_75422026_1026 Gedatolisib (Revtorpyk™) 08/27/26 10/13/26
ID_CHS_17662026_1026 Atezolizumab (Tecentriq®) 09/04/26 10/13/26
ID_CHS_66652026_1026 Atezolizumab and Hyaluronidase-tqjs (Tecentriq Hybreza™) 09/04/26 10/13/26
ID_CHS_62902025a_1026 Exagamglogene Autotemcel (Casgevy™) 09/04/26 10/13/26
ID_CHS_71362025_1026 Multiple Sclerosis Products:(Ocrelizumab [Ocrevus™], Ocrelizumab and Hyaluronidase-ocsq [Ocrevus Zunovo™], Ublituximab-xiiy [Briumvi™]) 09/04/26 10/13/26
ID_CHS_19312025b_1026 Pegfilgrastim (Neulasta®); Pegfilgrastim-unne ( Armlupeg® ); Pegfilgrastim-pccg (Ennumo™); Pegfilgrastim-jmdb (Fulphila®); Pegfilgrastim-pbbk (Fylnetra®); Pegfilgrastim-apgf (Nyvepria™); Pegfilgrastim-fpgk (Stimufend®); Pegfilgrastim-cbqv (Udenyca®); Pegfilgrastim-bmez (Ziextenzo™) 09/04/26 10/13/26
ID_CHS_71972026a_1026 Pembrolizumab and Berahyaluronidase alfa-pmph (Keytruda Qlex™) 09/04/26 10/13/26
ID_CHS_19002025_1026 Pemetrexed (Alimta®; Pemfexy™, Pemetrexed™, Pemrydi RTU, Axtle™) 09/04/26 10/13/26
ID_CHS_18992026a_1026 Pertuzumab (Perjeta®); Pertuzumab-dpzb (Poherdy®) 09/04/26 10/13/26
ID_CHS_17042025_1026 Rituximab Oncology Products (Rituxan®, Rituximab-abbs [Truxima®], Rituximab-arrx [Riabni™] and Rituximab-pvvr [Ruxience®]) 09/04/26 10/13/26
ID_CHS_19592026a_1026 Tocilizumab (Actemra®); Tocilizumab-anoh (Avtozma®); Tocilizumab-bavi (Tofidence™); Tocilizumab-aazg (Tyenne®), tocilizumab-aazg, tocilizumab-anoh 09/04/26 10/13/26
ID_CHS_20102026_1026 Ustekinumab Products: Ustekinumab (Stelara®); Ustekinumab-auub (Wezlana™); Ustekinumab-srlf (Imuldosa™); Ustekinumab-aauz (Otulfi™); Ustenkinumab-ttwe (Pyzchiva™), Ustekinumab-aekn (Selarsdi™); Ustenkinumab-stba (Steqeyma™); Ustenkinumba-kfce (Yesintek™); ustekinumab; ustekinumab-aauz, ustekinumab-stba, ustekinumab-aekn ; ustekinumab-auub; ustenkinumab-ttwe, Ustekinumab-hmny (Starjemza) 09/04/26 10/13/26
ID_CHS_51022026a_1026 Efgartigimod Alfa-fcab (Vyvgart®); Efgartigimod Alfa-fcab and Hyaluronidase-qvfc (Vyvgart®Hytrulo) 09/04/26 10/13/26
ID_CHS_36432025a_1026 Isatuximab-irfc (Sarclisa®; Sarclisa EscenaTM) 09/04/26 10/13/26
ID_CHS_73342026_1026 Etuvetidigene autotemcel (Waskyra®) 09/04/26 10/13/26

 

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BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
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