FDA Approval: CEFEPIME (CEFEPIME) — Type 3 - New Dosage Form
Policy FDA-NDA050817 · Infectious Disease
CriticalBaxter Healthcare's new dosage form of cefepime (injectable, NDA050817) follows the Part B billing pathway, consistent with its intravenous/injection route of administration typically administered in
View alertFDA Approval: ZEVTERA (CEFTOBIPROLE MEDOCARIL SODIUM) — Type 1 - New Molecular Entity
Policy FDA-NDA218275 · Infectious Disease
CriticalZevtera (ceftobiprole medocaril sodium) is an intravenous antibiotic approved via NDA218275, administered as a reconstituted powder for IV infusion, placing it squarely in the Medicare Part B billing
View alertLCD L39044: MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing — WPS
Policy LCD-L39044 · Clinical Laboratory
HighThe LCD L39044 focuses on coverage for molecular syndromic panels for infectious disease pathogen identification. As a final LCD, it is currently active and will be effective starting June 25, 2026, i
View alertFDA Approval: REXTOVY (NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE) — Type 5 - New Formulation or New Manufacturer
Policy FDA-NDA208969 · Infectious Disease
HighREXTOVY (naloxone hydrochloride), a nasal spray, will likely fall under Medicare Part D for oral drugs, as it is not injectable and thus not eligible for Part B billing. Billing teams should consider
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