Q5156 Inj, tocilizumab-anoh, 1 mg

Injection, tocilizumab-anoh (avtozma), biosimilar, 1 mg

Medicare pricing for Q5156

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

Q5156 payment limit: $3.098 per 1 MG, 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 Q5156 (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 Q5156

77 of 77 payer prior-auth lists that name Q5156 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 Texas, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, CarePlus Health Plans, Cigna, HealthSpring, Humana, Molina Healthcare of California, Molina Healthcare of Illinois, Molina Healthcare of Michigan, Molina Healthcare of New Mexico, Neighborhood Health Partnership, Oxford Health Plans, Passport by Molina Healthcare (Kentucky), 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 requiredJun 25, 2025Medical 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 Blue; Step therapySep 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)Standard PA code list (most commercial plans)AZprior auth requiredsite of care: site-of-service reviewSep 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 requiredsite of care: site-of-service reviewSep 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 requiredSep 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®
AetnaMedicare AdvantageAllprior auth requiredStep therapy appliesAug 25, 2026Aetna Medicare Part B drug list (partbname.xml)
AetnaCommercialAllprior auth requiredsite of care: drug and site of careOct 1, 2026Participating provider precertification list for Aetna®
CignaACA/IFPAllprior auth requiredeviCore Medical Oncology Program for oncology diagnoses; Cigna for other indications; May be delegated to eviCore for some clientsOct 1, 2025Master Precertification List (For Health Care Providers)
CignaBasic StandardAllprior auth requiredeviCore Medical Oncology Program for oncology diagnoses; Cigna for other indications; May be delegated to eviCore for some clientsOct 1, 2025Master Precertification List (For Health Care Providers)
CignaComplete/PHS+/PreferredAllprior auth requiredeviCore Medical Oncology Program for oncology diagnoses; Cigna for other indications; May be delegated to eviCore for some clientsOct 1, 2025Master Precertification List (For Health Care Providers)
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of TexasTexas PA exemption (gold card), outpatient, fully insuredTXprior auth requiredGold-card exemption availableJan 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 therapy; NDC requiredJan 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 therapy; NDC requiredJul 1, 2026H1036-280 Humana Fully Integrated Florida prior authorization and notification list
HumanaHumana D-SNP (IL)ILprior auth requiredStep therapy; NDC requiredJan 1, 2027Humana Dual Fully Integrated Illinois prior authorization and notification list
HumanaHumana D-SNP (IN)INprior auth requiredStep therapy; NDC requiredJan 1, 2027Humana PathWays Dual Care (HMO-POS D-SNP) prior authorization and notification list Important notes:
HumanaHumana D-SNP (MI)MIprior auth requiredStep therapy; NDC requiredOct 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 therapy; NDC requiredJul 1, 2026Humana Dual Integrated South Carolina prior authorization and notification list
HumanaHumana D-SNP (VA)VAprior auth requiredStep therapy; NDC requiredJul 1, 2026Prior authorization and notification list Humana Dual Fully Integrated H2875-001 (Virginia) Humana Dual Fully Integrated H2875-003 (Virginia)
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsKYprior auth requiredNDC requiredOct 7, 2026Humana Healthy Horizons in Kentucky Prior Authorization and Notification List
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsLAprior auth requiredNDC requiredOct 14, 2026Humana Healthy Horizons in Louisiana Prior Authorization and Notification List
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsOHprior auth requiredNDC requiredOct 14, 2026Humana Healthy Horizons in Ohio prior authorization and notification List
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
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsSCprior auth requiredNDC requiredOct 14, 2026Humana Healthy Horizons in South Carolina prior authorization and notification list
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsVAprior auth requiredNDC requiredOct 14, 2026Humana Healthy Horizons in Virginia professionally administered medication prior authorization and notification list
HumanaHumana Healthy HorizonsVAprior auth requiredNDC requiredOct 14, 2026Humana Healthy Horizons in Virginia professionally administered medication prior authorization and notification list
HumanaHumana MA and D-SNPAllprior auth requiredStep therapy; NDC requiredJan 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 requiredOct 1, 2025Molina Healthcare of Illinois Codification Grid Q3 2026
Molina Healthcare of MichiganMedicaidMIprior auth requiredJul 1, 2026Molina Healthcare of Michigan PA Matrix 2026-Q3
Molina Healthcare of MichiganMedicare AdvantageMIprior auth requiredJul 1, 2026Molina Healthcare of Michigan PA Matrix 2026-Q3
Molina Healthcare of New MexicoMedicaidNMprior auth requiredOct 1, 2025New Mexico Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix, effective July 1, 2026
Passport by Molina Healthcare (Kentucky)MedicaidKYprior auth requiredOct 1, 2025Kentucky Medicaid Prior Auth (PA) Code Matrix and Kentucky PA Code Exceptions, effective Q3 2026
Neighborhood Health PartnershipNeighborhood Health PartnershipFLprior auth requiredSep 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Neighborhood Health Partnership Effective September 1, 2026
Oxford Health PlansOxford Health PlansAllprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior Authorization Requirements for Oxford Effective October 1, 2026
Rocky Mountain Health PlansRocky Mountain Health Plans CHP+COprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Plan - prior authorization Effective October 1, 2026
Rocky Mountain Health PlansRocky Mountain Health Plans Prime / RAECOprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Rocky Mountain Health Plans PRIME Effective October 1, 2026
SurestSurest health plansAllprior auth requiredOct 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
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare CommercialAllprior auth requiredOct 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 Individual Exchange plansAllprior auth requiredOct 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 Mid-Atlantic Health PlansAllprior auth under conditionsIf prior authorization requirements for the drug aren’t met, UnitedHealthcare will call the health care professional’s office within 3 days.Oct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Mid-Atlantic Health Plans Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare of the River ValleyAllprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare of the River Valley Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanAHCCCS Complete Care (ACC)AZprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for AHCCCS Complete Care (ACC) Medicaid effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanALTCS Developmentally DisabledAZprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Arizona Developmental Disabilities Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanALTCS Long Term CareAZprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Arizona Long Term Care 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 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 requiredJan 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 PlanMichigan Medicaid, Healthy Michigan Plan, CSHCSMIprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Michigan, Healthy Michigan Plan and Children’s Special Health Care Services Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanNebraska Heritage HealthNEprior auth requiredJul 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Nebraska Effective July 1, 2026 General Information This list contains prior authorization requirements for participating United
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanNew Jersey FamilyCareNJprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of New Jersey Effective October 1, 2026 General Information This list contains prior authorization requirements for participating U
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanNew Mexico Turquoise CareNMprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of New Mexico Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanPennsylvania CHIPPAprior auth requiredJul 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Pennsylvania CHIP Effective July 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanPennsylvania MedicaidPAprior auth requiredJul 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Pennsylvania Effective July 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanRhode Island MedicaidRIprior auth requiredMay 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Rhode Island Medicaid Effective May 1, 2026 This list contains prior authorization requirements for participating UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Rhode Island h
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanTennCareTNprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Tennessee Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanTexas CHIPTXprior auth requiredJan 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Texas CHIP Effective September 1, 2026 This list contains prior authorization requirements for participating UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Texas CHIP health care
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanTexas STAR KidsTXprior auth requiredJan 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for STAR Kids Effective September 1, 2026 This list contains prior authorization review requirements for participating UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Texas STAR Ki
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanTexas STAR+PLUSTXprior auth requiredJan 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for STAR+Plus Effective September 1, 2026 This list contains prior authorization requirements for participating UnitedHealthcare Community Plan STAR+PLUS health care p
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanUnitedHealthcare Community Plan of FloridaFLprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHeathcare Community Plan of Florida Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanUnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Hawaii (QUEST Integration)HIprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Hawaii Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanUnitedHealthcare Community Plan of KentuckyKYprior auth requiredJul 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Kentucky Effective July 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanUnitedHealthcare Community Plan of New YorkNYprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of New York Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanVirginia Cardinal Care LTSSVAprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Virginia Cardinal Care LTSS Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanVirginia Cardinal Care MedicaidVAprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Virginia Cardinal Care Effective October 1, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanWashington Apple HealthWAprior auth requiredOct 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for the UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Washington Effective April 1, 2023
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanWisconsin BadgerCare Plus and Medicaid SSIWIprior auth requiredSep 1, 2026Prior authorization requirements for Wisconsin Medicaid Effective September 1, 2026 General Information This list contains prior authorization requirements for participating UnitedHealthcare Community

Payer coverage policies that name Q5156

Q5156 appears in 32 coverage policies from Aetna, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Centene, Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT), Premera Blue Cross, UnitedHealthcare, Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.

PayerPolicyRole in policyReviewedDocument
AetnaSiltuximab (Sylvant) (0884)listed, no stanceJun 3, 2026payer document
AetnaTocilizumab (0799)covered if criteria are metJun 30, 2026payer document
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of MississippiAntirheumatic Biologicals (L.5.01.404)covered if criteria are metpayer document
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of MississippiAntirheumatic Biologicals (S.5.01.404)covered if criteria are metpayer 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
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of MississippiGiant Cell Arteritis (S.5.01.516)listed, no stancepayer document
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of MississippiGiant Cell Arteritis (L.5.01.516)listed, no stancepayer document
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of MississippiInterstitial Lung Disease (L.5.01.493)covered if criteria are metpayer document
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode IslandCOVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Treatment and Antiviral IV Medications
only, 1 mg | and Separately Reimbursed
listed, no stanceJun 11, 2026payer document
CenteneBiologic and Non-biologic DMARDscovered if criteria are metAug 1, 2026payer document
CenteneBiologic and Non-biologic DMARDs (CP.CPA.194)covered if criteria are metMay 1, 2026payer document
CenteneTocilizumab (Actemra), Tocilizumab-anoh (Avtozma), Tocilizumab-bavi (Tofidence), Tocilizumab-aazg (Tyenne) (CP.PHAR.263)covered if criteria are metMay 1, 2026payer document
Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT)Oncology and Supportive Care Medications (RX502.061)
Code | Generic | Brand
listed, no stanceJan 1, 2027payer document
Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS IL, TX, OK, NM, MT)Tocilizumab and Associated Biosimilar(s) (RX501.115)listed, no stanceJan 1, 2027payer document
Premera Blue Cross(effective November 6, 2026) Site of Service: Drugs and Biologic Agents
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listed, no stanceJul 14, 2026payer document
Premera Blue CrossMedical Necessity Criteria for Custom Open Formulary (5.01.647)
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listed, no stanceSep 8, 2026payer document
Premera Blue CrossPharmacologic Treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease (5.01.555)
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listed, no stanceMay 25, 2026payer document
Premera Blue CrossPharmacotherapy of Arthropathies (5.01.550)
Page | 35 of 66 | ∞
listed, no stanceSep 8, 2026payer document
Premera Blue CrossPharmacotherapy of Miscellaneous Autoimmune Diseases (5.01.564)
Page | 40 of 85 | ∞
listed, no stanceSep 8, 2026payer document
Premera Blue CrossRituximab: Non-oncologic and Miscellaneous Uses (5.01.556)listed, no stanceSep 8, 2026payer document
Premera Blue CrossSite of Service: Drugs and Biologic Agents
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listed, no stanceJul 14, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareMaximum Dosage and Frequency (2026D0034AU)
(eculizumab-aeeb) | (2 mg per unit) | then every 2 weeks thereafter.
listed, no stanceAug 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareMaximum Dosage and Frequency (CS2026D0034AV)listed, no stanceAug 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareMedicare Part B Step Therapy Programs (IAP.001.30)
Non-Preferred
listed, no stanceJul 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareProvider Administered Drugs – Site of Care (2026D0121W)listed, no stanceSep 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareProvider Administered Drugs – Site of Care (CS2026D0121P)listed, no stanceJul 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareProvider Administered Drugs – Site of Care (for Ohio Only) (CSOH2026D0121.I)listed, no stanceAug 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareProvider Administered Drugs – Site of Care (for Pennsylvania Only) (CSPA2026D00121J)listed, no stanceAug 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareTocilizumab (CS2026D0043AL)listed, no stanceSep 1, 2026payer document
UnitedHealthcareTocilizumab Injection for Intravenous Infusion (2026D0043Z)listed, no stanceJul 1, 2026payer document
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue ShieldTocilizumab (05.01.31)listed, no stanceJun 1, 2026payer document

Recent prior-auth changes

  • Oct 14, 2026: PA removed, Humana
  • Aug 1, 2026: PA added, Humana
  • Aug 1, 2026: PA added, UnitedHealthcare
  • Jul 1, 2026: PA added, UnitedHealthcare
  • Jul 1, 2026: PA added, Oxford Health Plans
  • Jul 1, 2026: PA added, Neighborhood Health Partnership
  • Jul 1, 2026: PA added, UnitedHealthcare
  • Jul 1, 2026: PA added, Surest
  • Jul 1, 2026: PA added, UnitedHealthcare
  • Jul 1, 2026: PA added, UnitedHealthcare

Medicaid fee-for-service

Prior authorization required or conditional in IN, MS, VA, VT.

  • AZ: $4.69 (outpatient_hospital), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • FL: $800.00 (physician_administered_drugs), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • IL: $11124.00 (practitioner), effective Apr 1, 2026
  • IN: $3.85 (professional, Advanced Practice Nurse (85%), non-facility), effective Oct 1, 2025
  • KS: $2.33 (default, Exempt Physician), effective Oct 1, 2026
  • NE: $4.69 (injectables), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • OH: $4.63 (provider_administered_drugs), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • OK: $4.69 (physician, non-facility), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • TX: $4.40 (nurse_practitioner_clinical_nurse_specialist, Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist, non-facility), effective Sep 1, 2026
  • VA: $4.60 (medical), effective Jul 1, 2026
  • VT: $3.56 (outpatient_hospital_opps), effective Jul 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.