Percutaneous Vertebroplasty

Percutaneous vertebroplastyis covered for the treatment of painful osteolytic lesions and osteoporotic compression fractures refractory to conservative medical treatment.

Percutaneous vertebroplasty may replace spinal fusion for treatment of fractured vertebrae.

Disclaimer:

This list of covered services isn’t 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