Effective June 1, 2020, TRICARE no longer covers transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for the treatment of acute, subacute, and chronic low back pain (LBP) . In addition, TENS units for home use for the treatment of LBP are not covered. Dry needling is also a non-covered service under TRICARE when it is the sole purpose of the visit.
TRICARE’s policy can be accessed here.