CRYSVITA
Reimbursement Crysvita
12/4/20181 min read


A monoclonal antibody called CRYSVITA® (burosumab-twza) is prescribed to treat tumor-induced osteomalacia (TIO) and X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH). For proper reimbursement and compliance, accurate billing and coding are necessary. A guide to help healthcare providers is provided below: 
Details of the product: 
Administration: A medical professional administers oCRYSVITA by subcutaneous injection.
Dosage forms include single-dose vials that contain 10 mg/mL, 20 mg/mL, or 30 mg/mL. 
Details of the Coding: 
HCPCS Code: J0584: Burosumab-twza injection, 1 mg. 
Units of Billing: Indicate how many milligrams were given. A dose of 30 mg, for instance, ought to be billed as 30 units.
CPT Code: 96372: Subcutaneous or intramuscular injection for therapeutic, preventative, or diagnostic purposes (name substance or drug). 
Billing Units: For each injection, report one unit. 
ICD-10-CM Codes for diagnosis:
Choose the right code according to the patient's condition. Familial hypophosphatemia (E83.31) and other adult osteomalacia (M83.8) are two examples.
NDCs, or national drug codes: 
Vial: 69794-0102-xx, 10 mg/mL 
Vial: 69794-0203-xx, 20 mg/mL 
Vial: 69794-0304-xx, 30 mg/mL 
CMS-1500 Claim Form Sample Submissions: 
Enter the correct ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (for example, E83.31) in locator 21. 
Locator 24A: Indicate the service date. 
Enter the place of service code (e.g., 11 for office) in locator 24B. 
Locator 24D: Provide CPT code 96372 and HCPCS code J0584 on a different line. 
Locator 24E: Make use of Locator 21's diagnosis code. 
Locator 24G: Show how many units were given (for example, 30 for a dose of 30 mg).
Extra Points to Remember: NDC Reporting: Properly format the National Drug Code (NDC) and place it in the shaded section of Locator 24D. 
Modifiers: 
JW Modifier: If appropriate, use this to report any amount of drugs thrown. 
JZ Modifier: Shows that no medication has been given to any patients or thrown away. 
Payer Policies: As each payer may have different needs, confirm specific coding, coverage, and payment policies with them. 
Refer to Kyowa Kirin's CRYSVITA Access and Reimbursement Assistance for resources and further information.
