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Voretigene Neparvovec-rzyl (Luxturna)
EVICORE-MEDICAL_DRUG-DA2E6382
EviCore by Evernorth
Effective: August 1, 2019
Updated: January 13, 2026
created · Dec 4, 2025
Policy Summary
Covered: Luxturna is covered only for FDA‑approved biallelic RPE65 mutation‑associated retinal dystrophy and is excluded for patients with prior Luxturna, age <1 year, or absence of viable retinal cells. Key requirements: documented genetic confirmation of biallelic RPE65 mutations, clinician documentation of viable retinal cells, administration by a retinal specialist at 1.5×10^11 vg in 0.3 mL subretinally (one dose per eye, max two lifetime doses) with the two eyes treated on separate days at least 6 days apart and complete supporting documentation.
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Key requirements from the full policy
"Treatment of patients with confirmed biallelic RPE65 mutation-associated retinal dystrophy (FDA‑approved indication)."
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