FDA 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
View alertFDA Approval: LINEZOLID (LINEZOLID) — Type 3 - New Dosage Form
Policy FDA-NDA021132 · Infectious Disease
HighLinezolid for suspension is an oral medication that will be billed under Medicare Part D. Since it does not have an injectable form, there will be no assignment of J-codes. Billing teams should monito
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