Epidural Injections
TRICARE may cover:
- Steroid injections for the treatment of pain due to symptomatic thoracic disc herniation. The patient must have pain that is radicular and unresponsive to conservative treatment
- Injections for treatment of pain after a surgery
- External and implantable infusion pumps for pain that is difficult to control
- Internal infusion pumps for the treatment of long-lasting, difficult to manage pain in patients who have not responded to less invasive medical therapy. Patients must also have a life expectancy of at least three months. Documentation must be provided for TRICARE to consider a claim.
TRICARE also covers epidural anesthesia for a woman's pain management during delivery of a baby as part of the global maternity care benefit. >>Learn more about Maternity Care
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