Tennessee health desk
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CMS lists an LCD setting regional Medicare coverage conditions for TMS in adults with major depressive disorder; Tennessee patients should check the applicable LCD.
September 24, 2026 · Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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September 24, 2026
WSMV 4 reported that a Nashville doctor uses TMS with talk therapy and medication as clinics see more mental health problems after the pandemic in Tennessee.
Primary source: WSMV 4
September 24, 2026
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee’s policy describes conventional, bilateral, deep and theta burst TMS, as well as accelerated treatment schedules.
Primary source: BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
September 24, 2026
Optum Behavioral Health Solutions says its 2026 TMS policy applies to people 15 and older with confirmed major depressive disorder, subject to stated criteria.
Primary source: Optum Behavioral Health Solutions
September 24, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan’s Tennessee policy lists TMS for several physical health conditions as unproven and not medically necessary for Medicaid and CoverKids.
Primary source: UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
September 24, 2026
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Tennessee says its TMS guideline considers treatment proven and medically necessary for qualifying adults with major depressive disorder.
Primary source: UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Tennessee
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