Botulinum Toxin Injections
TRICARE may cover the following for use approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) unless otherwise excluded by the program:
- Botulinum toxin A, also known as Botox®, Dysport® or Xeomin®
- Botulinum toxin B, also known as RimabotulinumtoxinB and Myobloc®
- Any other FDA-approved botulinum toxin injectable drug
TRICARE may cover off-label use of botulinum toxin type A and B for some treatments. Please check with your regional contractor for more information.
TRICARE doesn't cover botulinum toxin injections for:
- Cosmetic procedures
- Lower back pain
- Severe hand sweating
- Episodic migraines, chronic daily headaches, cluster headaches, cervicogenic headache or tensions-type headaches
- Muscle spasms caused by cervical degenerative disc disease or spinal column stenosis
Disclaimer:
This list of covered services is not all inclusive. TRICARE covers services that are medically necessaryTo be medically necessary means it is appropriate, reasonable, and adequate for your condition. and considered proven. There are special rules or limits on certain services, and some services are excluded.
Last Updated 3/20/2022