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Indication and Important Safety Information
U.S. full Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNINGS

Breyanzi® (lisocabtagene maraleucel) Suspension for IV Infusion

Please see relevant codes for Breyanzi below

The accurate completion of reimbursement- or coverage-related documentation is the responsibility of the healthcare provider and patient. Bristol Myers Squibb makes no guarantee regarding reimbursement for any service or item.

INDICATIONS

BREYANZI is a CD19-directed genetically modified autologous T cell immunotherapy indicated for the treatment of:

  • adult patients with large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL), including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) not otherwise specified (including DLBCL arising from indolent lymphoma), high-grade B cell lymphoma, primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma, and follicular lymphoma grade 3B, who have:
    • refractory disease to first-line chemoimmunotherapy or relapse within 12 months of first-line chemoimmunotherapy; or
    • refractory disease to first-line chemoimmunotherapy or relapse after first-line chemoimmunotherapy and are not eligible for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) due to comorbidities or age; or
    • relapsed or refractory disease after two or more lines of systemic therapy.

Limitations of Use: BREYANZI is not indicated for the treatment of patients with primary central nervous system lymphoma.

  • adult patients with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) who have received at least 2 prior lines of therapy, including a Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor and a B-cell lymphoma 2 (BCL-2) inhibitor. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on response rate and duration of response. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory trial(s).
  • adult patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma (FL) who have received 2 or more prior lines of systemic therapy.
  • adult patients with relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) who have received at least 2 prior lines of systemic therapy, including a Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor.
  • adult patients with relapsed or refractory marginal zone lymphoma (MZL) who have received at least 2 prior lines of systemic therapy.

ICD-10-CM Codes

The ICD-10-CM codes listed below for Breyanzi are provided by Bristol Myers Squibb and should be verified with a patient’s payer. Some payers may specify which codes are covered under their policies. Please code to the level of specificity documented in the medical record.

FDA-Approved Indications

Adult Patients With R/R LBCL After First-Line Chemoimmunotherapy or ≥2 Lines of Systemic Therapy*
ICD-10-CM Code Range1 Description
C82.4_ Follicular lymphoma grade IIIb
C83.3_† Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
C83.9_ Non-follicular (diffuse) lymphoma, unspecified
C85.1_ Unspecified B-cell lymphoma
C85.2_ Mediastinal (thymic) large B-cell lymphoma
C85.8_ Other specified types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Adult Patients With R/R CLL or SLL After ≥2 Prior Lines of Therapy, Including a BTKi and BCL2i‡

ICD-10-CM Code Range1 Description
C83.0_ Small cell B-cell lymphoma
C91.10 Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
C91.12 Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type in relapse

Adult Patients With R/R FL After ≥2 Prior Lines of Systemic Therapy‡

ICD-10-CM Code Range1 Description
C82.0_  Follicular lymphoma grade I 
C82.1_  Follicular lymphoma grade II 
C82.2_  Follicular lymphoma grade III, unspecified
C82.3_  Follicular lymphoma grade IIIa 
C82.5_  Diffuse follicle center lymphoma 
C82.6_ Cutaneous follicle center lymphoma
C82.8_  Other types of follicular lymphoma 
C82.9_  Follicular lymphoma, unspecified 

Adult Patients With R/R MCL After ≥2 Prior Lines of Systemic Therapy, Including a BTKi

ICD-10-CM Code Range1 Description
C83.1_  Mantle cell lymphoma 

*Including DLBCL, PMBCL, HGBCL, FL3B, and DLBCL transformed from indolent lymphomas including FL, MCL, and RT CLL. Limitations of Use: Breyanzi is not indicated for the treatment of patients with primary central nervous system lymphoma. Please see full Prescribing Information for the complete FDA-approved indications.
†C83.39 end date is effective September 30, 2024 and C83.390 is not applicable.2
‡This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on response rate and duration of response. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory trial(s).

Encounter Type

Code  Description
Z00.6*  Encounter for examination for normal comparison and control in clinical research program 
Z51.12  Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy 

Medicare requires all clinical trial claims to report Z00.6 diagnosis code, condition code 30, value code D4 with the 8-digit National Clinical Trial number.3†‡ For inpatient and outpatient claims with expanded access use (EAU) of a CAR T product, providers may enter condition code 90. Use of the code will apply a payment adjustment for inpatient claims only.4,5 Note that MACs will pay for covered clinical trial services furnished to Medicare Advantage beneficiaries.3§

*This code should be reported only for clinical trial cases.
†For outpatient claims, Medicare also requires reporting HCPCS modifier Q0 for all lines containing an investigational item/service and Q1 for all lines containing a routine service.3
‡If a CAR T product is purchased in the usual manner but is being used for a clinical trial involving a different product (ie, the clinical trial is for a non-CAR T product), the provider may enter a Billing Note NTE02 (“Diff Prod Clin Trial”) on the electronic claim form 837I (or a remark “Diff Prod Clin Trial” on a paper CMS-1450 claim form).3,4
§For Medicare Advantage patients, providers should not bill outpatient clinical trial services and non-clinical trial services on the same claim. Only covered clinical trial services should be submitted to Part A/B MACs; any outpatient services unrelated to the clinical trial should be billed to the patient’s Medicare Advantage plan.3

CAR T Complications

To properly report CRS and ICANS conditions due to CAR T infusions, coders will have to use at least 2 codes–the code for the underlying condition, represented by a complication “T” code, in addition to a code from the CRS or ICANS code range based on the grade (if documented) or the selection of unspecified (if the grade is not documented).6

Complications Codes6
ICD-10-CM Code  Description
T80.82XA Complication of immune effector cellular therapy, initial encounter
T80.82XD  Complication of immune effector cellular therapy, subsequent encounter 
T80.82XS  Complication of immune effector cellular therapy, sequela 
CRS Codes6
D89.831  Cytokine release syndrome, grade 1 
D89.832  Cytokine release syndrome, grade 2 
D89.833  Cytokine release syndrome, grade 3 
D89.834  Cytokine release syndrome, grade 4 
D89.835  Cytokine release syndrome, grade 5 
D89.839  Cytokine release syndrome, grade unspecified 
ICANS Codes6
G92.00  Immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome, grade unspecified 
G92.01  Immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome, grade 1 
G92.02  Immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome, grade 2 
G92.03  Immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome, grade 3 
G92.04  Immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome, grade 4 
G92.05  Immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome, grade 5 
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For questions about coding and billing information, contact your Bristol Myers Squibb Account Representative or call Cell Therapy 360® Patient Support at 1-888-805-4555

HCPCS Level II Codes
Effective October 1, 2021, Breyanzi has been assigned a unique Q-code for use in all sites of care and by all payers.7

HCPCS Code/Modifier Description Notes
Q2054 Lisocabtagene maraleucel, up to 110 million autologous anti-CD19 CAR-positive viable T cells, including leukapheresis and dose preparation procedures, per therapeutic dose

HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT 
For Medicare FFS OPPS hospital claims* and other payer claims:

  • 1 billing unit7

 

 

PHYSICIAN PRACTICE/CLINIC 
For Medicare FFS claims:

  • Fractional billing units submitted in multiple claims (eg, 10 separate claims for 0.1 units each)3,8

For non-Medicare FFS claims:

  • Typically 1 billing unit, but specific requirements may vary by payer7
-KX

Requirements specified in medical policy have been met

Required to acknowledge administration in a REMS-certified healthcare facility3,8

-LU Fractionalized payment CAR T-cell therapy

Required to report fractional units (effective January 1, 2022)3,8

-76

Repeat procedure or service by same physician or other qualified healthcare professional

Required to avoid duplicate claim denials for the same date of service3,8

JZ Zero drug amount discarded/not administered to any patient Required on all claims for separately payable drugs under Medicare Part B, when there is no discarded amount from single-dose containers eligible for payment (effective July 1, 2023)9

Since the MCS restricts the total billed amount to $99,999.99 on a single claim, CMS requires providers to submit multiple claims for the same date of service reporting fractional units (where the total adds up to 1 billing unit).3,8 Specific instructions on the number of fractional units may vary by MAC.
When a physician practice submits multiple claims for a Medicare patient for the same date of service3,8:

  • The first claim must have -KX and -LU modifiers appended to the CAR T Q-code
  • Subsequent claims must have -KX, -LU, and -76 modifiers appended to the CAR T Q-code

Medicare FFS requirement to report the -JZ modifier aligns with the -JW modifier policy for documenting the discarded amount for drugs from single-dose containers, when eligible for payment under the discarded drug policy.9
NOTE: Specific billing instructions for reporting the -JZ modifier in CAR T claims submitted by physician practices may vary by MAC.

The accurate completion of reimbursement or coverage-related documentation is the responsibility of the healthcare provider and patient. Bristol Myers Squibb makes no guarantee regarding reimbursement for any service or item.

*Note that as of January 1, 2025, the -TB modifier is required for all OPPS claims for products acquired under the 340B Drug Pricing Program.10

NDC Information
Breyanzi consists of genetically modified autologous T cells, supplied in vials as separate frozen suspensions of each CD8 component and CD4 component. A single dose of Breyanzi contains CAR-positive viable T cells that consist of CD8 and CD4 components, with each component supplied separately in 1 to 4 single-dose vials.11

  • For R/R LBCL after 1 line of therapy, CLL or SLL, FL, or MCL, a single dose contains 90 to 110 x 106 CAR-positive viable T cells
  • For R/R LBCL after ≥2 lines of therapy, a single dose contains 50 to 110 x 106 CAR-positive viable T cells
10-Digit Format11 11-Digit Format Description
73153-900-01

73153-0900-01

Outer carton containing:

  • Carton for CD8 component, with up to 4 single-dose vials
  • Carton for CD4 component, with up to 4 single-dose vials

Payers may require that the NDC number(s) is (are) documented on medical claims submitted for provider-administered therapies.

Specific requirements for NDC reporting may vary; however, the 11-digit format is generally preferred for medical claims. Some payers may require reporting the 11-digit NDC number, along with the NDC qualifier, basis of measure, and quantity.12 For example, the Breyanzi NDC number reported in this format would include:

NDC Qualifier 11-Digit NDC Quantity Qualifier Quantity for a Single Dose
N4 73153-0900-01 UN 1

ICD-10-PCS Inpatient Procedure Codes*
Effective for discharges on or after October 1, 2021, the following CAR T-designated ICD-10-PCS codes may be reported for inpatient facility services associated with Breyanzi administration.

ICD-10-PCS Code13 Description Notes for Medicare FFS Under the IPPS†
XW033N7 Introduction of lisocabtagene maraleucel immunotherapy into peripheral vein, percutaneous approach, new technology group 7

For FY 2025: 

  • Assigned to MS‑DRG 018 (Chimeric Antigen Receptor [CAR] T cell and Other Immunotherapies), with the average national base payment rate of $269,138.53 (the exact rate may vary widely based on hospital-specific adjustments)14‡ 
  • The base rate for MS-DRG 018 will be reduced by an adjustor of 0.33 for CAR T clinical trial/expanded use access cases.13§ Note that MACs will pay for covered clinical trial services furnished to Medicare Advantage beneficiaries.3
XW043N7 Introduction of lisocabtagene maraleucel immunotherapy into central vein, percutaneous approach, new technology group 7

*Site/setting-of-care decisions are at the sole discretion of the treating physician/institution.
†For Medicare Advantage patients, billing requirements and reimbursement methodology may vary by plan.
‡The estimated average does not include outlier, pass-through payments, or other applicable hospital-specific adjustments.
§MS-DRG 018 rate adjustment will not be applied for cases when a CAR T product is purchased in the usual manner but is being used for a clinical trial involving a different product as reported with a Billing Note NTE02 (“Diff Prod Clin Trial”) on the electronic claim form 837I (or a remark “Diff Prod Clin Trial” on a paper CMS-1450 claim form).3,4,15

 

Hospital Revenue Codes*
The following CAR T cell therapy-designated revenue codes may be reported with accompanying line items billed for services associated with Breyanzi.

Revenue Code16 Description Notes for Medicare FFS
0871 Cell/gene therapy—cell collection Charges for services associated with cell collection and cell processing/storage can be reported under 0871, 0872, and 0873, as separate line items for tracking purposes only. Alternatively, these charges can be reported with Breyanzi charges under 0891, as a single line item.17†‡
0872 Cell/gene therapy—specialized biologic processing and storage—prior to transport
0873 Cell/gene therapy—storage and processing after receipt of cells from manufacturer
0874 Cell/gene therapy—infusion of modified cells
0891 Pharmacy—specialized processed drugs—FDA approved cell therapy

*Site/setting-of-care decisions are at the sole discretion of the treating physician/institution.
†For Medicare FFS patients, when the charges for collection and preparation of the CAR T cells are included with the charges for the CAR T product (as a single line item under 0891), the reported date of service must be based on the date of CAR T administration. When cell collection and/or cell processing/storage services are initiated and furnished in the hospital outpatient setting, but the CAR T cell therapy is administered in the inpatient setting, all related charges must be reported on the inpatient claim with the date of CAR T administration as the date of service (reported as separate line items for tracking purposes under 0871, 0872, and 0873 or as a single line item along with CAR T product charges under 0891). For more information, please see Chapter 32 of the Medicare Claims Processing Manual.3
‡For Medicare FFS patients, a 3-day payment window policy applies to outpatient services furnished by a hospital or an entity wholly owned or wholly operated by the hospital. Note that for IPPS-exempt hospitals, a 1-day payment window applies.18

CPT® Codes for Outpatient Hospital and Physician Services*

The following CAR T-designated CPT Category I codes may be reported for outpatient hospital facility services or physician services associated with Breyanzi. Please note that only one of these CPT Category I codes (CPT code 38228) is separately payable by Medicare under the Hospital OPPS.19

CPT Category I Code20 Description Hospital 
Revenue 
Code† Medicare FFS Reimbursement Status Under OPPS in CY 202519‡
Apheresis and Preparation
38225 Chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR T) therapy; harvesting of blood-derived T lymphocytes for development of genetically modified autologous CAR T cells, per day 0871 Not recognized by OPPS§ (status indicator B)
38226 Chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR T) therapy; preparation of blood-derived T lymphocytes for transportation (eg, cryopreservation, storage) 0872
38227 Chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR T) therapy; receipt and preparation of CAR T cells for administration 0873
Administration
38228 Chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR T) therapy; CAR T cell administration, autologous 0874 Paid under APC 5694 (status indicator S, CY 2025 national average payment rate is $331.69)

CPT Category III codes were in effect through December 31, 2024. New CPT Category I codes are effective as of January 1, 2025.19
CMS has instructed MACs that Medicare only covers CAR T therapy when administered in a REMS‑certified healthcare facility. When a facility submits a claim, in order to acknowledge that they are REMS-certified, the claim must have the -KX modifier appended to the CAR T administration code 38228. In Transmittal 11179 (released in January 2022), CMS clarified that the -KX modifier is required for CAR T claims submitted by outpatient hospital facilities (Part A outpatient claims) and physician practices (Part B professional claims).3,20,21¶

 

Caregiver Training

As of January 1, 2024, Medicare FFS pays for the following caregiver training services under the PFS. CPT codes for caregiver training can be used to report the total duration of face-to-face time spent by the physician or health professional providing individual or group training to caregivers of patients.22,23

CPT Category I Code22 Description
Caregiver Training
97550 Caregiver training in strategies and techniques to facilitate the patient’s functional performance in the home or community (eg, activities of daily living [ADLs], instrumental ADLs, transfers, mobility communication, swallowing, feeding, problem solving, safety practices) (without the patient present), face-to-face; initial 30 minutes
97551 Each additional 15 minutes, in conjunction with 97550
97552 Group caregiver training in strategies and techniques to facilitate the patient’s functional performance in the home or community (eg, activities of daily living [ADLs], instrumental ADLs, transfers, mobility, communication, swallowing, feeding, problem solving, safety practices) (without the patient present), face-to-face with multiple sets of caregivers

*Site/setting-of-care decisions are at the sole discretion of the treating physician/institution.
†See previous section for revenue code descriptions.
‡For Medicare Advantage patients, billing requirements and reimbursement methodology may vary by plan.
§CPT Category I codes 38225, 38226, and 38227 can be reported for tracking purposes only, as non-covered charges. For more information, please see Chapter 32 of the Medicare Claims Processing Manual.3,20
Once a hospital facility is identified by a MAC as an FDA REMS-approved facility for a particular CAR T cell therapy, the facility is added to a special edit that allows their inpatient and outpatient facility claims to process automatically regardless of whether the -KX modifier is present on subsequent claims. This special Medicare edit is not applicable to professional claims billing 38228. For all Medicare professional claims billing this code, the -KX modifier must be present on each CAR T claim.21

 

 

APC=Ambulatory Payment Classification; CMS=Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; CPT=Current Procedural Terminology; CY=calendar year; FFS=fee-for-service; FY=fiscal year; HCPCS=Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System; ICD-10-CM=International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification; ICD-10-PCS=International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System; IPPS=Inpatient Prospective Payment System; IV=intravenous; MAC=Medicare Administrative Contractor; MS-DRG=Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Group; NDC=National Drug Code; PA=prior authorization; R/R=relapsed or refractory.

ONLINE RESOURCES
Blank CMS 1450 and CMS 1500 claim forms can be found at CMS.gov.

This information is provided for educational purposes only. Bristol Myers Squibb cannot guarantee insurance coverage or reimbursement. Coverage and reimbursement may vary significantly by payer, plan, patient, and setting of care and is subject to frequent change. It is the sole responsibility of the healthcare provider to select the proper codes and ensure the accuracy of all statements used in seeking coverage and reimbursement for an individual patient.



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