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Efgartigimod Alfa-fcab (Vyvgart) and Efgartigimod Alfa and Hyaluronidase-qvfc (Vyvgart Hytrulo) (CPB 1002, reviewed 2026-08-11)

Aetna·Neurology·Medical Policy
Effective date
Aug 11, 2026
We identified it
Aug 13, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Aetna has updated its clinical policy (CPB 1002, effective 2026-08-11) establishing coverage criteria for efgartigimod alfa-fcab (Vyvgart) and efgartigimod alfa and hyaluronidase-qvfc (Vyvgart Hytrulo) for generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP). All claims require precertification before administration, and prescribing must be by or in consultation with a neurologist.

Action Required

Action needed
By 2026-08-11: Billing and precertification teams must implement the following: (1) Require precertification for ALL Vyvgart and Vyvgart Hytrulo claims before administration by calling (866) 752-7021 or faxing (888) 267-3277. (2) Update billing system to block claims without precertification approval. (3) Providers must verify patient meets gMG criteria: MGFA classification II-IV, MG-ADL score ≥5, AND failure of ≥2 immunosuppressive therapies OR ≥1 immunosuppressive plus IVIG OR documented clinical reason to avoid these therapies. (4) For CIDP: verify progressive/relapsing disease ≥2 months, electrodiagnostic confirmation, and failure of immunoglobulins/corticosteroids/plasma exchange. (5) Block claims if patient is concurrently on other neonatal Fc receptor blockers (Imaavy, Rystiggo), complement inhibitors (Soliris, Ultomiris, Zilbrysq), or Uplizna. (6) Ensure prescribing provider is neurologist or consulting with neurologist. (7) For continuation therapy, require documentation of positive response (improved MG-ADL, MMT, or Composite scores for gMG; improved I-RODS, INCAT, MRC, or grip strength for CIDP) with no unacceptable toxicity. (8) Update encounter forms to capture required clinical documentation. Claims submitted without precertification or missing required criteria will be denied.

Affected Billing Codes

95851
95852
96360
96361
96365
96366
96367
96368