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Clarification: MP 3.01.550 - Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) as a treatment of depression and other psychiatric/neurologic disorders
Blue Cross of Idaho·ID · Psychiatry, Neurology·Medical Policy
Effective date
Mar 9, 2026
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross of Idaho has clarified that psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) are now authorized provider types to assess members for subsequent rTMS retreatment for depression and other psychiatric/neurologic disorders. This expands the types of providers who can evaluate patients for follow-up rTMS treatments.
Action Required
Immediately: Update provider credentialing and authorization workflows to recognize PMHNPs as qualified assessors for subsequent rTMS retreatment evaluations. Inform psychiatric and neurology departments that PMHNPs can now perform these assessments. Update any internal documentation or checklists that specify authorized provider types for rTMS retreatment.