CurrentmhnPolicy CP.PHAR.484

Viltolarsen (Viltepso) clinical policy

Governs medical necessity and coverage guidance for viltolarsen (Viltepso) therapy as adopted by the Health Plan; affects providers and members covered by the Health Plan, including Medicaid when state rules apply.

Policy Summary

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PolicyViltolarsen (Viltepso) clinical policy

Policy CodePolicy CP.PHAR.484

Change TypeNo material change

Effective DateAug 12, 2020

Next Review Date

Key ActionSubmit documentation (office notes, labs, or clinical data) demonstrating the member meets all approval criteria for Viltepso.

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POLICY UPDATE CHANGES

No material clinical or coverage changes in this revision.

Centenepolicy owner/administrator

2020copyright year

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Coverage Criteria

Coverage under this clinical policy is subject to the member’s contract and the plan’s governing documents. Specifically, coverage decisions and the administration of benefits are subject to all terms, conditions, exclusions, and limitations of the member’s coverage documents (for example, evidence of coverage, certificate of coverage, policy, or contract of insurance), and to applicable state and federal requirements and Health Plan-level administrative policies and procedures.

Provider Actions and Requirements

Prior Authorization

Prior authorization guided by medical necessity

This clinical policy is used to guide medical necessity determinations for prior authorization decisions. Prior authorization requirements are applied when the Health Plan’s utilization management processes indicate review is required to determine whether requested services meet medical necessity and coverage criteria.

Step Therapy

Possible plan-level utilization management

The Health Plan may implement plan-level utilization management requirements — for example, changes to coverage, additional utilization controls (step therapy, quantity limits), or administrative amendments. Providers should verify member-specific plan terms and any plan-level utilization management before providing services.

Policy Summary

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PolicyViltolarsen (Viltepso) clinical policy

Policy CodePolicy CP.PHAR.484

Change TypeNo material change

Effective DateAug 12, 2020

Next Review Date

Key ActionSubmit documentation (office notes, labs, or clinical data) demonstrating the member meets all approval criteria for Viltepso.

SourceLink

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Plan-level changes may include step therapy, quantity limits, or other utilization controls.
Clinical policy content may be amended, replaced, or withdrawn by the Health Plan at any time.

Documentation Required

Provider documentation responsibility

Providers must follow applicable Health Plan administrative policies and supply documentation supporting medical necessity as requested. Documentation should be complete, timely, and retained as required by the Health Plan and applicable law.

Include clinical notes, relevant diagnostic testing, prior treatment history, and rationale for use.
Submit documentation with prior authorization requests and upon request during claims review.

Denial Risk

Denial risk from coverage document terms

Coverage decisions are subject to the member’s contract terms, exclusions, limitations, and applicable state and federal requirements. Where no contract exists, or when requested services fall outside the contract, coverage may be denied.

Coverage is governed by the member’s evidence of coverage, certificate of coverage, policy, or contract.
Lack of contractual coverage or failure to meet plan-specific criteria may result in denial of payment.

Background

This clinical policy was developed by qualified health care professionals as a guide for medical necessity determinations and administrative decision-making; it is not medical advice, a treatment mandate, or a contract for payment. The policy’s effective date is set by the Health Plan and the date of posting may differ from the effective date. The Health Plan retains the right to change, amend, or withdraw this clinical policy and to adopt additional policies as needed. Where applicable law or state Medicaid provisions conflict with this policy, those legal requirements take precedence.

Definitions

Health Plan

Health PlanA health plan that has adopted this clinical policy and that is operated or administered, in whole or in part, by Centene Management Company, LLC, or any of such health plan's affiliates.

Policy ownershipThis clinical policy is the property of the Health Plan; unauthorized copying, use, and distribution are prohibited.

RoleGuides medical necessity determinations to assist in coverage decisions; does not constitute medical advice or a treatment mandate.

Change controlThe Health Plan retains the right to change, amend, or withdraw this clinical policy at any time.

Development basisDeveloped by experienced licensed health care professionals using medical literature, guidelines, approvals, and expert input.

Medicaid members

Medicaid precedenceFor Medicaid members, when state Medicaid coverage provisions conflict with this clinical policy, state Medicaid coverage provisions take precedence.

Reference guidanceRefer to the state Medicaid manual for any coverage provisions pertaining to this clinical policy.

Scope implicationState Medicaid rules may supersede Health Plan provisions where conflicts exist.

Applicability noteApplies specifically to Medicaid members covered under state programs interacting with this policy.