Urinary Treatments

TRICARE covers services and supplies to diagnose and treat illness or injury of the urinary system.

TRICARE may cover:  If:
Services and supplies related to the implantation of a sacral nerve root stimulation device You have one of the following:
  • Urge incontinence
  • Non-obstructive urinary retention. This is when you can’t empty your bladder completely.
  • Symptoms of urge frequency syndrome. This applies if your symptoms aren’t due to a neurologic condition, you’ve failed previous conservative treatments, and you’ve had a successful peripheral nerve evaluation test.
Bedwetting alarm to treat primary nocturnal enuresis Your doctor prescribes it. This would be after physical and organic causes for bedwetting have been ruled out.
Collagen implantation of the urethra, bladder neck, or both You aren’t responsive to other forms of urinary incontinence treatment.
Prostatic urethral lift You have urinary outflow obstruction secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia. 
Coverage of cryoablation for renal cell carcinoma You meet criteria on a case-by-case basis.

TRICARE may also cover transurethral needle ablation of the prostate. 

Exclusions

TRICARE doesn’t cover:

  • Periurethral Teflon injection
  • Silastic gel implant
  • Acrylic prosthesis (Berry prosthesis)
  • Bladder stimulators
    • Spinal cord
    • Rectal
    • Vaginal
    • Bladder wall
  • Transurethral balloon dilation of the prostate

Last Updated 10/30/2024