J8655 Oral netupitant, palonosetroNetupitant 300 mg and palonosetron 0.5 mg, oral
J8655 payment limit: $455.762 per 0.5 MG, effective October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, based on 2Q26 ASP data. Coinsurance 17.677%. Note: Inflation-adjusted coinsurance.
69639-0101-01 Akynzeo, Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.: 1 billing unit per package (1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 1 CAPSULE in 1 BLISTER PACK)Status E: excluded from the PFS by regulation.
28 of 28 payer prior-auth lists that name J8655 require prior authorization or set conditions: Molina Complete Care (Virginia), Molina Healthcare of Arizona, Molina Healthcare of California, Molina Healthcare of Florida, 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 South Carolina, Molina Healthcare of Texas, Molina Healthcare of Utah, Molina Healthcare of Washington, Molina Healthcare of Wisconsin, Molina Healthcare, Inc. (national grid), Passport by Molina Healthcare (Kentucky).
| Payer | Plan | State | Prior auth | Conditions | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molina Complete Care (Virginia) | Medicare-only PA matrix for D-SNP | VA | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2022 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Virginia), effective Q1 2022 | |
| Molina Complete Care (Virginia) | Medicaid | VA | prior auth required | Apr 1, 2025 | Virginia Medicaid PA Code Matrix and Virginia code/benefit exceptions, effective Q2 2025 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Arizona | Medicare-only PA matrix for D-SNP | AZ | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2022 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Arizona), effective Q1 2022 | |
| Molina Healthcare of California | Medicaid | CA | prior auth required | Apr 1, 2026 | Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (California), effective Q2 2026 | |
| Molina Healthcare of California | Medicare Advantage | CA | prior auth required | Jul 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (California), effective Q3 2021 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Florida | Medicare Advantage | FL | prior auth required | Apr 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Florida), effective Q2 2021 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Idaho | Medicaid | ID | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2025 | Idaho Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix and Idaho code/benefit exceptions, Q1 2025 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Idaho | Medicare Advantage | ID | prior auth required | Apr 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Idaho), effective Q2 2021 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Illinois | Medicaid | IL | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2022 | Molina Healthcare of Illinois Codification Grid Q3 2026 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Iowa | Medicaid | IA | prior auth required | Jul 1, 2023 | IA Prior Authorization Matrix, effective Q3 2023 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Michigan | Exchange | MI | prior auth required | Jul 1, 2021 | Molina Healthcare of Michigan PA Matrix, effective 7/1/2021 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Michigan | Medicaid | MI | prior auth required | Jul 1, 2026 | Molina Healthcare of Michigan PA Matrix 2026-Q3 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Michigan | Medicare Advantage | MI | prior auth required | Jul 1, 2026 | Molina Healthcare of Michigan PA Matrix 2026-Q3 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Mississippi | Medicaid | MS | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2025 | Mississippi Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix and exceptions, effective Q1 2025 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Nevada | Medicaid | NV | prior auth required | Oct 1, 2022 | Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix, effective Q4 2022 | |
| Molina Healthcare of New Mexico | Medicaid | NM | prior auth required | Jul 1, 2026 | New Mexico Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix, effective July 1, 2026 | |
| Molina Healthcare of New Mexico | Medicare Advantage | NM | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (New Mexico), effective Q1 2021 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Ohio | Medicaid and MyCare Ohio (MMP) Medicaid | OH | prior auth required | Oct 1, 2023 | Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Ohio | Medicare and MyCare Ohio (MMP) Medicare | OH | prior auth required | Oct 1, 2023 | Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Ohio | Exchange | OH | prior auth required | Oct 1, 2023 | Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01 | |
| Molina Healthcare of South Carolina | Medicare Advantage | SC | prior auth required | Apr 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (South Carolina), effective Q2 2021 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Texas | Exchange | TX | prior auth required | Sep 1, 2019 | Marketplace Prior Authorization (PA) Code Matrix (Texas), effective July 1, 2026 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Utah | Medicaid | UT | prior auth required | Jan 1, 2025 | Utah Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix and Utah code/benefit exceptions, Q1 2025 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Utah | Medicare Advantage | UT | prior auth required | Apr 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Utah), effective Q2 2021 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Washington | Medicare Advantage | WA | prior auth required | Apr 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Washington), effective Q2 2021 | |
| Molina Healthcare of Wisconsin | Medicare Advantage | WI | prior auth required | Oct 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (Wisconsin), effective Q4 2021 | |
| Molina Healthcare, Inc. (national grid) | Molina national (MHI) Medicare grid | All | prior auth required | Oct 1, 2021 | Medicare Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (national), effective Q4 2021 | |
| Passport by Molina Healthcare (Kentucky) | Medicaid | KY | prior auth required | cancer dx via Evolent | Jul 1, 2026 | Kentucky Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix and Kentucky PA Code Exceptions, effective Q3 2026 |
J8655 appears in 5 coverage policies from Aetna, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, Centene, UnitedHealthcare.
| Payer | Policy | Role in policy | Reviewed | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | Revakinagene Taroretcel-lwey (Encelto) (1079) | listed, no stance (range J8501-J9999) | Oct 5, 2026 | payer document |
| Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi | Akynzeo Netupitant And Palonosetron (L.5.01.531) | not covered | payer document | |
| Centene | Netupitant and Palonosetron (Akynzeo), Fosnetupitant and Palonosetron (Akynzeo IV) (CP.PMN.158) | covered if criteria are met | Aug 1, 2026 | payer document |
| UnitedHealthcare | Antiemetics for Oncology (CS2026D0093O) | listed, no stance | Apr 1, 2026 | payer document |
| UnitedHealthcare | Oncology Medication Clinical Coverage (2026D0030AR) | listed, no stance | Sep 1, 2026 | payer document |
Prior authorization required or conditional in VT, WA.
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.