Osteogenic Stimulators

Electrical osteogenic stimulators (noninvasive and implantable) are covered for nonunion of long-bone fractures, congenital pseudarthroses, failed spinal fusion after at least 9 months, and as an adjunct to spinal fusion in high‑risk patients (previous failed fusion or multiple‑level fusion of ≥3 vertebrae). Ultrasonic stimulators are covered for nonunion fractures with required radiographic proof of nonunion (minimum two radiograph sets separated by ≥90 days with a physician interpretation) and may be used prior to surgery; exclusions include nonunion of the skull, vertebrae, and tumor-related fractures, and ultrasound may not be used concurrently with other noninvasive osteogenic devices.

"Noninvasive electrical osteogenic stimulators are covered for nonunion of long bone fractures."

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