Coverage for collagenase clostridium histolyticum is determined according to individual or group customer benefits. Collagenase clostridium histolyticum may be considered medically necessary for the following indications:
- Treatment of adult patients with Dupuytren's contracture with a palpable cord; and
- Treatment of adult patients with Peyronie's disease.
The use of collagenase clostridium histolyticum for any other indication is considered experimental/investigational, and therefore not covered. A participating, preferred, or network provider can bill the member for the non-covered service.
Treatment of Dupuytren's contracture consists of an injection of collagenase into a palpable Dupuytren's cord with a contracture of a metacarpophalangeal (MP) joint or a proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint followed approximately 24 hours after the injection by manipulation of the finger if contracture persists. Injections and finger extension procedures may be administered up to 3 times per cord at approximately 4-week intervals.
A treatment course for Peyronie’s disease consists of a maximum of four (4) treatment cycles. Each treatment cycle consists of two (2) collagenase clostridium histolyticum injection procedures (in which injectable collagenase clostridium histolyticum is injected directly into the collagen-containing structure of the penis) and one penile modeling procedure performed by the health care professional.
Collagenase clostridium histolyticum is not reimbursable under the prescription drug benefit.
NOTE: Dosage recommendations per the FDA label.
Place of Service: Outpatient
The use of injectable collagenase clostridium histolyticum is typically an outpatient procedure which is only eligible for coverage as an inpatient procedure in special circumstances including, but not limited to the presence of a co-morbid condition that would require monitoring in a more controlled environment such as the inpatient setting.
Description
Collagenases are enzymes that digest native collagen. Clostridial collagenase is a bacterial collagenase derived from clostridium histolyticum. Treatment of Dupuytren's contracture consists of an injection of collagenase into the cord followed by manipulation of the finger if contracture persists. Injection may be done up to 3 times at 4-week intervals.
Dupuytren's disease is a benign fibroproliferative condition characterized by excessive collagen deposition causing abnormal thickening of the fascia. This results in the formation of a ropelike cord beneath the skin of the palm, stretching from the palm into the fingers. Gradually, the progression of these cords may cause the fingers to bend into the palm resulting in permanent joint contractures. Collagenase clostridium histolyticum is the first FDA-approved nonsurgical option for the treatment of adult patients with Dupuytren's contracture with a palpable cord.
Peyronie's disease is caused by scar tissue that develops under the skin of the penis. This scar tissue causes an abnormal bend during erection and can cause problems such as bothersome symptoms during intercourse. |