BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Prior Authorization List Codes Under Management:
UM Tech
Overview
We are pleased to share that Cohere Health® is expanding its partnership with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee health plans for UM Tech services. Our goal with this partnership is to streamline the prior authorization process for these select services, and enhance the quality of care through evidence-based care paths to help manage a patient’s care journey.
Beginning October 2025, prior authorizations for UM Tech - All In-House (IP & OP) Commercial services can be submitted through the Cohere Health portal.
Impacted Plans and Geographies
Impacted plans and geographies will include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Commercial, for all eligible members.
Clinical Scope
Practices must use Cohere when requesting preauthorizations for any of the procedure codes or services listed in the table below.
Please note that issuance of an approval decision for any preauthorization request does not represent a guarantee of payment. Always refer to BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee’s official Prior Authorization Lists (PAL) for the most up to date prior authorization requirements, coverage policies, and related plan policies.
Clinical Service | CPT Codes |
ABA |
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Air Ambulance |
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Amputation- Penis |
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Bariatric Surgeries |
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Behavioral Health |
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Behaviorial Health-Partial Hospitalizaton |
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Breast Surgeries for Augmentation and Reduction |
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Cardiac Devices |
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Cochlear Device Supplies |
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Compression Devices |
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Diabetic Supplies |
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Diagnostic Imaging |
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Dialysis |
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DME |
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E & M - Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services |
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E & M - Behavioral Health Services |
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E & M - Behavioral Health Services-Group Therapy |
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E & M - Behavioral Health Services-Neuropsych Testing |
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Electrical Stimulation Therapy Supplies |
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Endometrial Ablation |
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Excision Procedures - Corpus Uteri |
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Excision Procedures - Testis |
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Excision Procedures- Corpus Uteri |
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Excision Procedures- Ovary |
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Excision Procedures- Vagina |
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Excision Procedures- Vulva/Perineum/Introitus |
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Facial and External Ear Prosthetics |
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Gender Reassignment |
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Genetic Testing |
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Heat, Cold, Light Therapies-DME |
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Home Assist Devices |
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Home Health |
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Home Health Services |
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Hospice Services |
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Hyperbaric Oxygen |
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Implantable Eye & Ear Prosthetics and Accessories |
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Infusion Pump |
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Infusion Therapy Services & Supplies |
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Intersex Surgery |
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Laparoscopy |
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Mastectomy |
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Medical & Surgical Supplies |
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Misc. DME |
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Mobility Device |
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MSK |
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MSK Prosthesis/Orthosis/Bracing/Orthotics/Other Stabilization |
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Musculoskeletal Pain Managment |
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Oncology Radiation |
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Oral Device/Appliance |
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Other Procedures - Larynx |
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Other Procedures- Female Genital System |
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Other Procedures- Male Genital System |
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Other Procedures- Skin and Mucous Membrane |
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Other Procedures- Trachea/Bronchi |
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Other Prosthetics and Accessories |
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Other Repair (Closure) - Eyelid |
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Other Repair (Closure) - Skin |
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Outpatient Behavioral Health - Psych Testing |
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Oxygen supplies or other breathing aids |
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Partial Hospitalization Program |
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Penile implant |
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Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy |
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Proprietary Laboratory Analysis |
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Prostate Resection |
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Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing |
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Repair Procedures - Scrotum |
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Repair Procedures - Testis |
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Repair Procedures - Vagina |
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Repair Procedures - Vulva/Perineum/Introitus |
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Repair Procedures- Urethra |
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Residential Rehab |
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Respite Care Services |
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Room & Board various levels: Detoxification |
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Room & Board various levels: Psychiatric |
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Skilled Nursing Services |
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Sleep Apnea Device |
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Sleep Study |
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Speech Generating Device |
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Therapy |
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TMS |
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Tracheostoma Supplies |
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Traction Device |
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Transplant |
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Tube Feeding Supplies |
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Urological Supplies |
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