Blue Cross Blue Shield Ohio's Coverage Criteria for Exondys 51: What Counts as "Medically Necessary"?
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Ohio (Anthem) requires prior authorization for Exondys 51 (eteplirsen) with specific medical necessity criteria: confirmed DMD with exon 51-amenable genetic mutation, stable corticosteroid therapy ≥6 months, meaningful motor function, and neurologist prescriber. Submit PA via Anthem provider portal with genetic test results, baseline