CRYSVITA® (burosumab-twza) is a fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) blocking antibody indicated for the treatment of FGF23-related hypophosphatemia in tumor-induced osteomalacia (TIO) associated with phosphaturic mesenchymal tumors that cannot be curatively resected or localized in adult and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older.
ACCESS STEPS FOR CRYSVITA
You prescribed CRYSVITA® (burosumab-twza) for your patients.
Now what?
Enroll your patient today! Kyowa Kirin Cares can help your patient from prescription to treatment with an overview of insurance coverage, financial assistance options, and shipment coordination.
Step 1: Enrollment
Download the enrollment form, fill it out with your patient’s information, sign it, and email it to patientsupport@kyowakirincares.com or fax it to 833-552-3299.
Provide complete and accurate information to reduce additional follow-up and potential treatment delay.
Set expectations with your patient.
- Patient consent is needed to proceed with Kyowa Kirin Cares access services and financial assistance options for those who qualify
- Let your patient know that they will be assigned a dedicated Case Manager and to expect a call from Kyowa Kirin Cares 833-KK-CARES (833-552-2737)
- Use the Patient Next Steps guide to help your patient understand the process and the role they play
Step 2: Authorization
Upon receiving the completed enrollment form, Kyowa Kirin Cares will begin the benefits investigation (BI) process for the patient, then inform you of the results.
For information on prior authorization (PA) or exception requirements, visit https://www.kyowakirincares.com/crysvita-healthcare-providers/#crysvita-resources to learn more and to access medical necessity and appeal letters.
A flow diagram that shows 2 pathways for the benefits investigation results for the patient. In the first pathway, CRYSVITA® (burosumab-twza) is covered without prior authorization (PA) and you receive an overview of the benefits investigation. In the second pathway, PA or exception is required for CRYSVITA and a Patient Services Representative will call you to inform you of next steps.
A dedicated Case Manager will call the patient to review insurance coverage. They will inform the patient of the financial assistance options available to them.
Step 3: Procurement
A Field Reimbursement Manager (FRM) will work with you to coordinate a procurement option based on your patient’s BI results. CRYSVITA can be procured by an authorized Specialty Distributor or from a select group of Specialty Pharmacies, and ordering requirements may differ based on the patient’s coverage.
Questions? Ask a representative or call Kyowa Kirin Cares at 833-KK-CARES (833-552-2737) Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 8 PM (ET).
Prior authorization and medical documentation for CRYSVITA
Understanding prior authorization
Documents and other criteria are commonly required by health plans to cover CRYSVITA. A dedicated FRM will contact you with your patient’s plan-specific drug requirements.
Provide all documentation required by the patient’s health plan to prevent delays and denials.
- Health plans may require documentation of past and current disease management interventions, such as use of supplement therapy or growth hormone, or orthopedic/dental surgery
Schedule testing:
- Your patient’s health plan may have specific testing requirements
- A dedicated FRM can help you determine plan-specific criteria
- Timely submission of test results will facilitate the PA process
Monitor communications with the patient’s health plan and answer any additional requests or questions promptly.
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Ready to start your patients on CRYSVITA?
Take the first step by filling out the enrollment form.