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Dextenza® (dexamethasone insert)

Policy Number: PH-0635

Intracanalicular

Last Review Date: 09/05/2023

Date of Origin: 12/02/2021

Dates Reviewed: 12/2021, 09/2022, 09/2023

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.

  1. Length of Authorization 4,6

Itching Associated with Allergic Conjunctivitis

  • Coverage will be provided for 6 months and may be renewed.

Ocular Inflammation and Pain Following Ophthalmic Surgery

  • Coverage will be provided for 1 implant per eye and may not be renewed.
  1. Dosing Limits

A. Quantity Limit (max daily dose) [NDC Unit]:

  • Dextenza 0.4 mg intracanalicular insert: 2 inserts every 1 month

B. Max Units (per dose and over time) [HCPCS Unit]:

   Itching Associated with Allergic Conjunctivitis

  • 8 billable units every 1 month

   Ocular Inflammation and Pain Following Ophthalmic Surgery

  • 8 billable units one time only

(Quantity Limits/Max units are based on administration to BOTH eyes)

  1. Initial Approval Criteria 1

Coverage is provided in the following conditions:

  • Patient is at least 18 years of age; AND

Universal Criteria 1

  • Patient is free of ocular infections; AND
  • Patient has not received any of the following sustained-release corticosteroids in the same eye:
    • Dexamethasone intravitreal implant – within the prior 4 months (i.e., Ozurdex®)
    • Triamcinolone acetonide suprachoroidal injection – within the prior 12 weeks (i.e., Xipere®)
    • Fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant – within the prior 30 months (i.e., Retisert®) or 36 months (i.e., Iluvien®/Yutiq®); AND
  • Patient’s intraocular pressure is measured at baseline and periodically throughout therapy; AND

Ocular Inflammation and Pain Following Ophthalmic Surgery † 1

Itching Associated with Allergic Conjunctivitis † 1,5-7

  • Patient avoids or reduces contact with known allergens; AND
  • Patient has experienced intolerable side effects or lack of therapeutic response from one of the following topical therapies:
    • Mast cell stabilizers (e.g., cromolyn, nedocromil, lodoxamide, etc.)
    • Topical antihistamines (e.g., azelastine, olopatadine, ketotifen, epinastine, etc.)
    • Vasoconstrictors (e.g., naphazoline, etc.)
    • NSAIDs (e.g., ketorolac tromethamine); AND
  • Patient has had a lack of therapeutic response from short-term topical corticosteroids

FDA Approved Indication(s); Compendia Recommended Indication(s); Ф Orphan Drug

  1. Renewal Criteria 1

Coverage can be renewed based upon the following criteria:

  • Patient continues to meet universal and indication specific criteria as identified in section III; AND
  • Absence of unacceptable toxicity from the drug. Examples of unacceptable toxicity include: bacterial, viral, and/or fungal infections, increased intraocular pressure, etc.; AND

Itching Associated with Allergic Conjunctivitis

  • Disease response as indicated by a decrease in ocular itching

Ocular Inflammation and Pain Following Ophthalmic Surgery

  • May not be renewed
  1. Dosage/Administration 1,4,6

Indication

Dose

All Indications

  • Dextenza is an ophthalmic insert that is inserted in the lower lacrimal punctum into the canaliculus. A single Dextenza insert releases a 0.4 mg dose of dexamethasone for up to 30 days following insertion.
  • Dextenza is resorbable and does not require removal. Saline irrigation or manual expression can be performed to remove the insert if necessary. Dextenza is intended for single-use only.
  1. Billing Code/Availability Information

HCPCS Code:

  • J1096 – Dexamethasone, lacrimal ophthalmic insert, 0.1 mg; 0.1 mg = 1 billable unit

NDC:

  • Dextenza 0.4 mg intracanalicular insert: 70382-0204-xx
  1. References
  1. Dextenza [package insert]. Bedford, MA; Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.; October 2021. Accessed August 2023.
  2. Walters TR, Bafna S, Vold S, et al. Efficacy and Safety of Sustained Release Dexamethasone for the Treatment of Ocular Pain and Inflammation after Cataract Surgery: Results from Two Phase 3 Studies. J Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2016;7(4):1-11.
  3. Tyson SL, Bafna S, Gira JP, et al. Multicenter randomized phase 3 study of a sustained-release intracanalicular dexamethasone insert for treatment of ocular inflammation and pain after cataract surgery. [published correction appears in J Cataract Refract Surg. 2019;45(6):895]. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2019;45(2):204-212.
  4. McLaurin EB, Evans D, Repke CS, et al. Phase 3 Randomized Study of Efficacy and Safety of a Dexamethasone Intracanalicular Insert in Patients With Allergic Conjunctivitis. A J Ophthal. 229;Sep2021.288-300. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajo.2021.03.017
  5. American Academy of Ophthalmology Preferred Practice Pattern Cornea/External Disease Committee. Conjunctivitis PPP – 2018. Nov 2018. Accessed at: Conjunctivitis PPP - 2018 - American Academy of Ophthalmology (aao.org).
  6. Miyazaki D, Takamura E, Uchio E, et al. Japanese guidelines for allergic conjunctival diseases 2020, Allergology International, Volume 69, Issue 3, 2020, Pages 346-355, ISSN 1323-8930, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.alit.2020.03.005.
  7. Bielory L, Delgado L, Katelaris CH, et al. ICON: Diagnosis and management of allergic conjunctivitis. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2020 Feb;124(2):118-134. doi: 10.1016/j.anai.2019.11.014. Epub 2019 Nov 21. PMID: 31759180.

Appendix 1 – Covered Diagnosis Codes

ICD-10

Description

G89.18

Other acute postprocedural pain

H10.10

Acute atopic conjunctivitis, unspecified eye

H10.11

Acute atopic conjunctivitis, right eye

H10.12

Acute atopic conjunctivitis, left eye

H10.13

Acute atopic conjunctivitis, bilateral

H10.45

Other chronic allergic conjunctivitis

H57.10

Ocular pain, unspecified eye

H57.11

Ocular pain, right eye

H57.12

Ocular pain, left eye

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 Determinations (LCDs), and Local Coverage Articles (LCAs) 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/LCD/LCA): N/A

Medicare Part B Administrative Contractor (MAC) Jurisdictions

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 GBA, 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

 

 

 

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