Q5110 Nivestym

Injection, filgrastim-aafi, biosimilar, (nivestym), 1 microgram

Medically Unlikely Edits (effective October 1, 2026)

Medicare pricing for Q5110

Medicare Part B drug payment limit (ASP, October 2026)

Q5110 payment limit: $0.329 per 1 MCG, effective October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, based on 2Q26 ASP data. Coinsurance 20%. Note: 8% of reference add-on applied.

NDCs that bill under Q5110 (CMS ASP NDC-HCPCS crosswalk, October 2026)

Physician Fee Schedule (CY 2026, RVU26D)

Status E: excluded from the PFS by regulation.

Payer policies and prior authorization for Q5110

140 of 148 payer prior-auth lists that name Q5110 require prior authorization or set conditions: Aetna, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue), Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, CarePlus Health Plans, HealthSpring, Humana, Molina Healthcare of California, Molina Healthcare of Illinois, Molina Healthcare of Ohio, Neighborhood Health Partnership, Oxford Health Plans, Rocky Mountain Health Plans, Surest, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan.

PayerPlanStatePrior authConditionsSinceSource
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue ShieldDrugs under the medical benefit (not ASE/PSE or FEP, which use EBRx and Prime)ARprior auth requiredJan 1, 2024Medical Benefit Pharmacy Prior Approval List
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue)AZ Blue-administered Medicare Advantage (M2K)AZprior auth requiredNon-oncology dx: AZ BlueSep 1, 2026AZ Blue Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Requirements Code List (Effective 09/01/2026)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue)AZ Blue-administered Medicare Advantage (M2K)AZprior auth requiredOncology dx: eviCoreSep 1, 2026AZ Blue Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Requirements Code List (Effective 09/01/2026)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue)Federal Employee Program (FEP)AZprior auth requiredSep 1, 2026Federal Employee Program (FEP) Prior Authorization Requirements Code List (Updated 09/01/2026)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue)Standard PA code list (most commercial plans)AZprior auth under conditionsplace of service 19, 22; site of care: outpatient hospitalSep 1, 2026AZ Blue Standard Prior Authorization Requirements Code List (09/01/2026)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue)Standard PA code list (most commercial plans)AZprior auth under conditionseviCore-delegated groups, all sitesSep 1, 2026AZ Blue Standard Prior Authorization Requirements Code List (09/01/2026)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue)State of Arizona employee group (SYD, S3Z)AZprior auth requiredSep 1, 2026State of Arizona Group Prior Authorization Requirements Code List (09/01/2026)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue)Teamsters group (TYW)AZprior auth under conditionsplace of service 19, 22; site of care: outpatient hospitalSep 1, 2026Teamsters Group Prior Authorization Requirements Code List (Updated 09/01/2026)
Blue Shield of California Promise Health PlanPromise Health Plan Medi-CalCAprior auth requiredSep 1, 2026Medi-Cal Prior Authorization List
AetnaMedicare AdvantageAllprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Participating provider precertification list for Aetna®
AetnaCommercialAllprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Participating provider precertification list for Aetna®
AetnaMedicare AdvantageAllprior auth requiredStep therapy appliesAug 25, 2026Aetna Medicare Part B drug list (partbname.xml)
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IllinoisBlue Cross Community Health Plans (BCCHP), Illinois MedicaidILprior auth requiredCarelon-managedAug 1, 2025Illinois Medicaid Prior Authorization Code List, Effective 10/1/2026
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IllinoisBlue Cross Community MMAI (Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative)ILprior auth requiredJan 1, 2025Procedure Code List, Effective 1/1/2025
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of TexasTexas PA exemption (gold card), outpatient, fully insuredTXprior auth requiredGold-card exemption availableJul 1, 2026BCBSTX Outpatient Prior Authorization Exemption Clinical Guidelines (max units, PA exempt date range)
HealthSpringMedicare AdvantageAllprior auth requiredJan 1, 20252026 Q4 Prior Authorization List
CarePlus Health PlansCarePlus Health PlansFLprior auth requiredStep therapyJan 1, 2027Medicare Advantage and Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans Prior Authorization and Notification List We have updated our CarePlus Health Plans Prior Authorization and Notification List for CarePlus Medi
HumanaHumana D-SNP (FL)FLprior auth requiredStep therapyJul 1, 2026H1036-280 Humana Fully Integrated Florida prior authorization and notification list
HumanaHumana D-SNP (IL)ILprior auth requiredStep therapyJan 1, 2027Humana Dual Fully Integrated Illinois prior authorization and notification list
HumanaHumana D-SNP (IN)INprior auth requiredStep therapyJan 1, 2027Humana PathWays Dual Care (HMO-POS D-SNP) prior authorization and notification list Important notes:
HumanaHumana D-SNP (MI)MIprior auth requiredStep therapyOct 14, 2026Humana Dual Integrated (health maintenance organization Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (HMO D- SNP) Michigan prior authorization and notification list (PAL)
HumanaHumana D-SNP (SC)SCprior auth requiredStep therapyJul 1, 2026Humana Dual Integrated South Carolina prior authorization and notification list
HumanaHumana D-SNP (VA)VAprior auth requiredStep therapyJul 1, 2026Prior authorization and notification list Humana Dual Fully Integrated H2875-001 (Virginia) Humana Dual Fully Integrated H2875-003 (Virginia)
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsFLprior auth requiredJan 1, 2027Humana Healthy Horizons in Florida Prior Authorization and Notification List
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsKYprior auth requiredOct 7, 2026Humana Healthy Horizons in Kentucky Prior Authorization and Notification List
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsLAprior auth requiredOct 14, 2026Humana Healthy Horizons in Louisiana Prior Authorization and Notification List
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsOHprior auth requiredOct 14, 2026Humana Healthy Horizons in Ohio prior authorization and notification List
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsOKprior auth requiredOct 14, 2026Humana Healthy Horizons in Oklahoma Prior Authorization and Notification List
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsSCprior auth requiredOct 14, 2026Humana Healthy Horizons in South Carolina prior authorization and notification list
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsVAprior auth requiredOct 14, 2026Humana Healthy Horizons in Virginia professionally administered medication prior authorization and notification list
HumanaHumana MA and D-SNPAllprior auth requiredStep therapyJan 1, 2027Medicare Advantage and Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans prior authorization and notification list Important notes:
Molina Healthcare of CaliforniaMedicaidCAprior auth requiredApr 1, 2026Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix (California), effective Q2 2026
Molina Healthcare of IllinoisMedicaidILprior auth requiredJan 1, 2022Molina Healthcare of Illinois Codification Grid Q3 2026
Molina Healthcare of OhioExchangeOHprior auth requiredOct 1, 2023Molina Healthcare of Ohio Prior Authorization (PA) Code List, effective 2023-10-01
Neighborhood Health PartnershipNeighborhood Health PartnershipFLprior auth under conditionssite of care: outpatientSep 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Neighborhood Health Partnership Effective September 1, 2026
Neighborhood Health PartnershipNeighborhood Health PartnershipFLprior auth under conditionssite of care: outpatientSep 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Neighborhood Health Partnership Effective September 1, 2026
Neighborhood Health PartnershipNeighborhood Health PartnershipFLprior auth under conditions2 For some codes, prior authorization is required for both oncology and non-oncology Dx.. For oncology Dx, please see Cancer supportive care section above. For non-oncology Dx submit online using the Sep 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Neighborhood Health Partnership Effective September 1, 2026
Oxford Health PlansOxford Health PlansAllprior auth under conditions2 Some codes may require prior authorization for both oncology and non-oncology diagnoses. For oncology diagnoses, refer to the Cancer Supportive Care section. For non-oncology diagnoses, submit priorOct 1, 2026Prior Authorization Requirements for Oxford Effective October 1, 2026
Oxford Health PlansOxford Health PlansAllprior auth under conditionssite of care: outpatientOct 1, 2026Prior Authorization Requirements for Oxford Effective October 1, 2026
Oxford Health PlansOxford Health PlansAllprior auth under conditionssite of care: outpatientOct 1, 2026Prior Authorization Requirements for Oxford Effective October 1, 2026
Rocky Mountain Health PlansRocky Mountain Health Plans CHP+COprior auth under conditionssite of care: outpatientOct 1, 2026Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Plan - prior authorization Effective October 1, 2026
Rocky Mountain Health PlansRocky Mountain Health Plans Prime / RAECOprior auth under conditionssite of care: outpatientOct 1, 2026Rocky Mountain Health Plans PRIME Effective October 1, 2026
Rocky Mountain Health PlansRocky Mountain Medicare Advantage D-SNPCOprior auth requiredFeb 1, 2025Rocky Mountain Health Plans Medicare Advantage Dual-Special Needs Plans – prior authorization Effective February 1, 2025
SurestSurest health plansAllprior auth under conditions*Codes J1442, J1447,Oct 1, 2026Prior Authorization Requirements for Surest Effective October 1, 2026
SurestSurest health plansAllprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior Authorization Requirements for Surest Effective October 1, 2026
SurestSurest health plansAllprior auth under conditions2 Some codes may require prior authorization for both oncology and non-oncology diagnoses. For oncology diagnoses, refer to the Cancer Supportive Care section. For non-oncology diagnoses, submit priorOct 1, 2026Prior Authorization Requirements for Surest Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcarePreferred Care Network and Preferred Care Partners of FloridaFLprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Preferred Care Network and Preferred Care Partners of Florida Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcarePreferred Care Network and Preferred Care Partners of FloridaFLprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Preferred Care Network and Preferred Care Partners of Florida Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcarePreferred Care Network and Preferred Care Partners of FloridaFLprior auth under conditions*CodesOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Preferred Care Network and Preferred Care Partners of Florida Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare CommercialAllprior auth under conditions2 Some codes may require prior authorization for both oncology and non-oncology diagnoses. For oncology diagnoses, refer to the Cancer Supportive Care section. For non-oncology diagnoses, submit priorOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare commercial plans Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare CommercialAllprior auth under conditionssite of care: outpatientOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare commercial plans Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare CommercialAllprior auth under conditionssite of care: outpatientOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare commercial plans Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare Complete (Individual & Family plans)Allprior auth requiredSep 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Complete Effective September 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare Complete (Individual & Family plans)Allprior auth under conditionssite of care: outpatientSep 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Complete Effective September 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare Complete (Individual & Family plans)Allprior auth under conditionssite of care: outpatientSep 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Complete Effective September 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange plansAllprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange plans Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange plansAllprior auth under conditionssite of care: outpatientOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange plans Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange plansAllprior auth under conditionssite of care: outpatientOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange plans Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage, Peoples Health and Dual Complete (D-SNP)Allprior auth requiredExcluded plans: for therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals: UHC Nursing Home Plan and UHC Care Advantage Plan (I-SNP)Oct 1, 2026UnitedHealthcare® Medicare Advantage/ Peoples Health Plans prior authorization requirements Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage, Peoples Health and Dual Complete (D-SNP)Allprior auth under conditionssite of care: outpatientOct 1, 2026UnitedHealthcare® Medicare Advantage/ Peoples Health Plans prior authorization requirements Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage, Peoples Health and Dual Complete (D-SNP)Allprior auth under conditionssite of care: outpatientOct 1, 2026UnitedHealthcare® Medicare Advantage/ Peoples Health Plans prior authorization requirements Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare Mid-Atlantic Health PlansAllprior auth under conditions2 Some codes may require prior authorization for both oncology and non- oncology diagnoses. For oncology diagnoses, refer to the Cancer Supportive Care section. For non-oncology diagnoses, submit prioOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Mid-Atlantic Health Plans Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare Mid-Atlantic Health PlansAllprior auth under conditionssite of care: outpatientOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Mid-Atlantic Health Plans Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare Mid-Atlantic Health PlansAllprior auth under conditionssite of care: outpatientOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Mid-Atlantic Health Plans Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare of the River ValleyAllprior auth under conditionssite of care: outpatientOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare of the River Valley Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare of the River ValleyAllprior auth under conditionssite of care: outpatientOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare of the River Valley Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare of the River ValleyAllprior auth under conditions2 Some codes may require prior authorization for both oncology and non-oncology diagnoses. For oncology diagnoses, refer to the Cancer Supportive Care section. For non-oncology diagnoses, submit priorOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare of the River Valley Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanAHCCCS Complete Care (ACC)AZprior auth under conditionssite of care: outpatientOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for AHCCCS Complete Care (ACC) Medicaid effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanALTCS Developmentally DisabledAZprior auth under conditionssite of care: outpatientOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Arizona Developmental Disabilities Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanIndiana Hoosier Care ConnectINprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Indiana Hoosier Care Connect Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanIndiana PathWays for Aging (MLTSS)INprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Indiana MLTSS Pathways Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanKanCareKSprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Kansas Medicaid Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanKanCareKSprior auth under conditionssite of care: outpatientOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Kansas Medicaid Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanKanCareKSprior auth under conditionssite of care: outpatientOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Kansas Medicaid Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanLouisiana Medicaid (Healthy Louisiana)LAprior auth requiredJan 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Louisiana
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanLouisiana Medicaid (Healthy Louisiana)LAprior auth under conditionssite of care: outpatientJan 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Louisiana
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanLouisiana Medicaid (Healthy Louisiana)LAprior auth under conditionssite of care: outpatientJan 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Louisiana
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanMaryland HealthChoiceMDprior auth requiredSep 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Maryland Effective September 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanMaryland HealthChoiceMDprior auth requiredSep 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Maryland Effective September 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanMaryland HealthChoiceMDprior auth under conditionssite of care: outpatientSep 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Maryland Effective September 1, 2026

Payer coverage policies that name Q5110

Q5110 appears in 14 coverage policies from Aetna, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, Centene, Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT), UnitedHealthcare.

PayerPolicyRole in policyReviewedDocument
AetnaDonor Lymphocyte Infusion (0638)not coveredSep 29, 2026payer document
AetnaHematopoietic Colony-Stimulating Factors (CSFs) (0055)covered if criteria are metJul 16, 2026payer document
AetnaLurbinectedin (Zepzelca) (0978)listed, no stanceMar 11, 2026payer document
AetnaMotixafortide (Aphexda) (1046)listed, no stanceDec 11, 2025payer document
AetnaPlerixafor (0779)listed, no stanceFeb 13, 2026payer document
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of MississippiBiosimilar Medications (S.5.01.593)listed, no stancepayer document
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of MississippiBiosimilar Medications (L.5.01.593)listed, no stancepayer document
CenteneFilgrastim (Neupogen), Filgrastim-sndz (Zarxio), Tbo- filgrastim (Granix), Filgrastim-aafi (Nivestym), Filgrastim-ayow (Releuko), Filgrastim-txid (Nypozi), Filgrastim-laha (Filkri) (CP.PHAR.297)covered if criteria are metAug 1, 2026payer document
Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT)Oncology and Supportive Care Medications (RX502.061)
oysk | Hycleta™
listed, no stanceJan 1, 2027payer document
UnitedHealthcareMedicare Part B Step Therapy Programs (IAP.001.30)
Non-Preferred
listed, no stanceJul 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareWhite Blood Cell Colony Stimulating Factors (CS2026D0061AL)listed, no stanceSep 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareWhite Blood Cell Colony Stimulating Factors (2026D0061AE)listed, no stanceSep 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareWhite Blood Cell Colony Stimulating Factors (for Indiana Only) (CSIND0061.14)listed, no stanceOct 1, 2025payer document
UnitedHealthcareWhite Blood Cell Colony Stimulating Factors (for Ohio Only) (CSOH2025D0061.D)listed, no stanceNov 1, 2025payer document

Recent prior-auth changes

  • Oct 14, 2026: PA removed, Humana
  • Sep 1, 2026: conditions changed, Oxford Health Plans
  • Jul 1, 2026: conditions changed, CarePlus Health Plans
  • Jul 1, 2026: conditions changed, Oxford Health Plans
  • Jun 1, 2026: conditions changed, UnitedHealthcare
  • May 1, 2026: conditions changed, UnitedHealthcare
  • Apr 1, 2026: conditions changed, UnitedHealthcare
  • Apr 1, 2026: conditions changed, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • Apr 1, 2026: conditions changed, Surest
  • Apr 1, 2026: conditions changed, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan

Medicaid fee-for-service

Prior authorization required or conditional in IN, VA.

  • AZ: $0.27 (asc), effective Oct 1, 2026
  • FL: $1500.00 (physician_administered_drugs), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • IL: $0.28 (practitioner), effective Apr 1, 2026
  • IN: $0.65 (professional, Advanced Practice Nurse (85%), non-facility), effective Jul 1, 2024
  • KS: $0.33 (asc, facility), effective Oct 1, 2026
  • KY: $28.00 (asc), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • MS: $0.23 (comprehensive, facility), effective Oct 1, 2025
  • NE: $0.32 (injectables), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • OH: $0.28 (provider_administered_drugs), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • OK: $0.32 (physician, non-facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • TX: $0.28 (nurse_practitioner_clinical_nurse_specialist, Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist, non-facility), effective Sep 1, 2026
  • VA: $0.31 (medical), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • VT: $0.23 (outpatient_hospital_opps), effective Feb 1, 2026
  • WA: $0.32 (professional_administered_drugs), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • WY: $0.12 (outpatient_hospital_apc, Ambulatory Surgical Centers), 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.