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Lumoxiti™ (moxetumomab pasudotox-tdfk) (Intravenous)
Policy Number: VP-0393
Intravenous
Last Review Date: 10/30/2023
Date of Origin: 10/02/2018
Dates Reviewed: 10/2018, 11/2019, 11/2020, 11/2021, 11/2022, 11/2023
FOR PEEHIP Members Only -Coverage excludes the provider-administered medication(s) outlined in this drug policy from being accessed through a specialty pharmacy. It must be obtained through buy and bill. |
- Length of Authorization 1
Coverage is provided for 6 months (6 cycles) and may not be renewed.
- Dosing Limits
A. Quantity Limit (max daily dose) [NDC Unit]:
- Lumoxiti 1 mg single-dose vial: 15 vials per 28 day cycle
B. Max Units (per dose and over time) [HCPCS Unit]:
- 1500 billable units every 28 days
- Initial Approval Criteria 1,3
Coverage is provided in the following conditions:
- Patient is at least 18 years of age; AND
- Patient does not have severe renal impairment defined as CrCl ≤ 29 mL/min; AND
- Patient does not have prior history of severe thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) or hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS); AND
- Used as a single agent; AND
Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL) † Ф 1-5
- Patient has a confirmed diagnosis of Hairy Cell Leukemia or a HCL variant; AND
- Patient has relapsed or refractory disease; AND
- Patient has previously failed at least TWO prior systemic therapies, including at least one purine analog (e.g., cladribine, pentostatin, etc.)
† FDA Approved Indication(s); ‡ Compendia Recommended Indication(s); Ф Orphan Drug
- Renewal Criteria 1
Coverage cannot be renewed.
- Dosage/Administration 1
Indication |
Dose |
Hairy Cell Leukemia |
Administer 0.04 mg/kg intravenously on days 1, 3, and 5 of a 28-day cycle. Continue for a maximum of 6 cycles or until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. |
- Billing Code/Availability Information
HCPCS Code:
- J9313 − Injection, moxetumomab pasudotox-tdfk, 0.01 mg; 1 billable unit = 0.01 mg
NDC:
- Lumoxiti 1 mg single-dose vial: 00310-4700-xx
- IV solution stabilizer for use during administration: 00310-4715-xx
- References
- Lumoxiti [package insert]. Wilmington, DE; AstraZeneca; February 2022. Accessed September 2023.
- Referenced with permission from the NCCN Drugs & Biologics Compendium (NCCN Compendium®) for moxetumomab pasudotox. National Comprehensive Cancer Network, 2023. The NCCN Compendium® is a derivative work of the NCCN Guidelines®. NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE CANCER NETWORK®, NCCN®, and NCCN GUIDELINES® are trademarks owned by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Inc.” To view the most recent and complete version of the Compendium, go online to NCCN.org. Accessed September 2023.
- Kreitman RJ, Dearden C, Zingani PL, et al. Moxetumomab pasudotox in relapsed/refractory hairy cell leukemia. Leukemia. 2018; 32(8): 1768–1777.
- Robbins BA, Ellison DJ, Spinosa JC, et al. Diagnostic application of two-color flow cytometry in 161 cases of hairy cell leukemia. Blood 1993;82:1277-1287.
- Referenced with permission from the NCCN Drugs & Biologics Compendium (NCCN Compendium®) Hairy Cell Leukemia. Version 1.2023. National Comprehensive Cancer Network, 2023. The NCCN Compendium® is a derivative work of the NCCN Guidelines®. NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE CANCER NETWORK®, NCCN®, and NCCN GUIDELINES® are trademarks owned by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Inc. To view the most recent and complete version of the Compendium, go online to NCCN.org. Accessed September 2023.
Appendix 1 – Covered Diagnosis Codes
ICD-10 |
ICD-10 Description |
C91.40 |
Hairy cell leukemia not having achieved remission |
C91.42 |
Hairy cell leukemia, in relapse |
Appendix 2 – Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Medicare coverage for outpatient (Part B) drugs is outlined in the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual (Pub. 100-2), Chapter 15, §50 Drugs and Biologicals. In addition, National Coverage Determination (NCD), Local Coverage Articles (LCAs), and Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) may exist and compliance with these policies is required where applicable. They can be found at: https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/search.aspx . Additional indications may be covered at the discretion of the health plan.
Medicare Part B Covered Diagnosis Codes (applicable to existing NCD/LCA/LCD): N/A
Medicare Part B Administrative Contractor (MAC) Jurisdictions |
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Jurisdiction |
Applicable State/US Territory |
Contractor |
E (1) |
CA, HI, NV, AS, GU, CNMI |
Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC |
F (2 & 3) |
AK, WA, OR, ID, ND, SD, MT, WY, UT, AZ |
Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC |
5 |
KS, NE, IA, MO |
Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corp (WPS) |
6 |
MN, WI, IL |
National Government Services, Inc. (NGS) |
H (4 & 7) |
LA, AR, MS, TX, OK, CO, NM |
Novitas Solutions, Inc. |
8 |
MI, IN |
Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corp (WPS) |
N (9) |
FL, PR, VI |
First Coast Service Options, Inc. |
J (10) |
TN, GA, AL |
Palmetto Government Benefit Administrators, LLC |
M (11) |
NC, SC, WV, VA (excluding below) |
Palmetto GBA, LLC |
L (12) |
DE, MD, PA, NJ, DC (includes Arlington & Fairfax counties and the city of Alexandria in VA) |
Novitas Solutions, Inc. |
K (13 & 14) |
NY, CT, MA, RI, VT, ME, NH |
National Government Services, Inc. (NGS) |
15 |
KY, OH |
CGS Administrators, LLC |