J2787 Riboflavin photrexa/viscous

Riboflavin 5'-phosphate, ophthalmic solution (photrexa viscous/photrexa), up to 3 ml

Medically Unlikely Edits (effective October 1, 2026)

Medicare pricing for J2787

Physician Fee Schedule (CY 2026, RVU26D)

Status E: excluded from the PFS by regulation.

Payer policies and prior authorization for J2787

24 of 24 payer prior-auth lists that name J2787 require prior authorization or set conditions: Humana, Molina Complete Care (Virginia), Molina Healthcare of Arizona, Molina Healthcare of California, Molina Healthcare of Idaho, Molina Healthcare of Illinois, Molina Healthcare of Iowa, Molina Healthcare of Michigan, Molina Healthcare of Mississippi, Molina Healthcare of Nevada, Molina Healthcare of New Mexico, Molina Healthcare of Ohio, Molina Healthcare of Texas, Molina Healthcare of Utah, Passport by Molina Healthcare (Kentucky).

PayerPlanStatePrior authConditionsSinceSource
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsOKprior auth requiredNDC requiredOct 14, 2026Humana Healthy Horizons in Oklahoma Prior Authorization and Notification List
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsOKprior auth requiredNDC requiredOct 14, 2026Humana Healthy Horizons in Oklahoma Prior Authorization and Notification List
Molina Complete Care (Virginia)Medicare-only PA matrix for D-SNPVAprior auth requiredJan 1, 2022Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Virginia), effective Q1 2022
Molina Complete Care (Virginia)MedicaidVAprior auth requiredApr 1, 2025Virginia Medicaid PA Code Matrix and Virginia code/benefit exceptions, effective Q2 2025
Molina Healthcare of ArizonaMedicare-only PA matrix for D-SNPAZprior auth requiredJan 1, 2022Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Arizona), effective Q1 2022
Molina Healthcare of CaliforniaMedicaidCAprior auth requiredApr 1, 2026Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (California), effective Q2 2026
Molina Healthcare of IdahoMedicaidIDprior auth requiredJan 1, 2025Idaho Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix and Idaho code/benefit exceptions, Q1 2025
Molina Healthcare of IllinoisMedicaidILprior auth requiredJan 1, 2022Molina Healthcare of Illinois Codification Grid Q3 2026
Molina Healthcare of IowaMedicaidIAprior auth requiredJul 1, 2023IA Prior Authorization Matrix, effective Q3 2023
Molina Healthcare of MichiganMedicaidMIprior auth requiredJul 1, 2026Molina Healthcare of Michigan PA Matrix 2026-Q3
Molina Healthcare of MichiganExchangeMIprior auth requiredJul 1, 2021Molina Healthcare of Michigan PA Matrix, effective 7/1/2021
Molina Healthcare of MichiganMedicare AdvantageMIprior auth requiredJul 1, 2026Molina Healthcare of Michigan PA Matrix 2026-Q3
Molina Healthcare of MississippiMedicaidMSprior auth requiredJan 1, 2025Mississippi Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix and exceptions, effective Q1 2025
Molina Healthcare of NevadaMedicaidNVprior auth requiredOct 1, 2022Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix, effective Q4 2022
Molina Healthcare of New MexicoMedicaidNMprior auth requiredJul 1, 2026New Mexico Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix, effective July 1, 2026
Molina Healthcare of OhioMedicaid and MyCare Ohio (MMP) MedicaidOHprior auth requiredOct 1, 2023Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01
Molina Healthcare of OhioMedicare and MyCare Ohio (MMP) MedicareOHprior auth requiredOct 1, 2023Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01
Molina Healthcare of OhioExchangeOHprior auth requiredOct 1, 2023Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01
Molina Healthcare of TexasOutpatient drug services (medical benefit)TXprior auth requiredAug 1, 2026Medicaid Prior Authorization (PA) Code Matrix for Outpatient Drug Services (Texas), 2026-08
Molina Healthcare of TexasSTARTXprior auth requiredFeb 19, 2025Molina Healthcare of Texas Prior Authorization Annual Review Report (STAR), reviewed 2025-02-19
Molina Healthcare of TexasSTAR+PLUSTXprior auth requiredFeb 19, 2025Molina Healthcare of Texas Prior Authorization Annual Review Report (STAR+PLUS), reviewed 2025-02-19
Molina Healthcare of TexasExchangeTXprior auth requiredSep 1, 2019Marketplace Prior Authorization (PA) Code Matrix (Texas), effective July 1, 2026
Molina Healthcare of UtahMedicaidUTprior auth requiredJan 1, 2025Utah Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix and Utah code/benefit exceptions, Q1 2025
Passport by Molina Healthcare (Kentucky)MedicaidKYprior auth requiredJul 1, 2026Kentucky Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix and Kentucky PA Code Exceptions, effective Q3 2026

Payer coverage policies that name J2787

J2787 appears in 8 coverage policies from Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Centene, Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT).

PayerPolicyRole in policyReviewedDocument
AetnaCorneal Remodeling (0023)covered if criteria are metOct 9, 2026payer document
AetnaInjectable Medications (0020)listed, no stance (range J2550-J3520)Mar 5, 2026payer document
AetnaIontophoresis (0229)
Acetic acid iontophoresis, ascorbic acid iontophoresis
not coveredApr 23, 2026payer document
AnthemCorneal Collagen Cross-Linking (CG-SURG-105)covered if criteria are metNov 6, 2025payer document
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of MississippiCorneal Collagen Crosslinkinglisted, no stancepayer document
Blue Cross Blue Shield of MassachusettsCorneal Collagen Cross-Linking (905)listed, no stancepayer document
CenteneOphthalmic Riboflavin (Photrexa, Photrexa Viscous) Reference Number: CP.PHAR.536 (CP.PHAR.536)covered if criteria are metMay 1, 2026payer document
Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT)Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking (OTH903.028)listed, no stanceMay 1, 2026payer document

Recent prior-auth changes

  • Jan 1, 2026: PA added, Humana
  • Nov 1, 2025: PA removed, UnitedHealthcare
  • Feb 19, 2025: PA added, Molina Healthcare of Texas
  • Feb 19, 2025: PA added, Molina Healthcare of Texas
  • Jun 1, 2023: PA removed, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan
  • Jan 1, 2023: PA added, Molina Healthcare of Ohio
  • Dec 15, 2022: PA added, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan

Medicaid fee-for-service

Prior authorization required or conditional in IN, VT.

  • AZ: $2280.00 (outpatient_hospital), effective Jan 1, 2025
  • IN: $2034.90 (professional, Advanced Practice Nurse (85%), non-facility), effective Feb 1, 2024
  • KS: $2280.00 (default), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • KY: $0.00 (asc), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • LA: $2280.00 (professional), effective Jan 1, 2025
  • MS: $2280.00 (comprehensive), effective Jul 1, 2025
  • NE: $2435.04 (injectables), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • OH: $2016.95 (provider_administered_drugs), effective Apr 1, 2025
  • OK: $2280.00 (physician, non-facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • TX: $2325.60 (nurse_practitioner_clinical_nurse_specialist, Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist, non-facility), effective Sep 1, 2025
  • VT: $0.00 (outpatient_hospital_opps), effective Feb 1, 2026
  • WY: $0.00 (outpatient_hospital_apc, Children's Hospitals), effective Apr 1, 2026

From payers' published prior-auth lists, coverage policies and state Medicaid fee schedules, updated Oct 16, 2026. The role is what the policy's own code table or text says about the code. Not a guarantee of coverage or payment; verify with the payer. CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.