Bone Stimulation

TRICARE covers the use of the invasive and semi-invasive types of devices for:

• Nonunion of long bone fractures
• As an adjunct to spinal fusions to increase the probability of fusion success
• Fusions performed on patients considered to be at high risk (i.e., smokers, obese, etc.).
• Nonunion, for all types of devices. A nonunion is considered to be established when the fracture site shows no visibly progressive signs of healing.

And, when determined to be medically necessary , TRICARE covers:

• The electrical bone stimulator to be rented as durable medical equipment
• Repairs, adjustments and accessories necessary for the effective functioning of the device, and removal and replacement of the covered device, as well as associated surgical costs.