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Does insurance cover hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatments?

HBOT Questions | Published: April 21st 2023, 08:39AM

Learn if hyperbaric treatments for your medical condition will be covered by insurance

 

A question we’re often asked by potential patients is “Is hyperbaric oxygen therapy covered by insurance?”

The short answer is yes, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can be covered by Medicare and commercial insurance depending on the medical condition.

Most insurance companies will require prior authorization to cover HBOT treatments, and the amount that you will have to pay out-of-pocket will depend on your specific insurance plan. Some insurance plans require patients to pay a copay, while others require patients to pay towards a deductible or coinsurance.

 

What conditions are commonly approved by insurance?

Medicare and most commercial insurance companies will cover HBOT to treat the following conditions:


*covered as adjunctive therapy 

It is important to note that some of the medical conditions listed above have limitations. Some insurance plans will only approve the use of HBOT as adjunctive therapy when there has been no measurable signs of healing for at least 30 days of treatment with standard wound therapy. HBOT is expected to be used in addition to standard wound care and the patient’s wounds must be evaluated at least every 30 days to continue HBOT.

 

Are there additional conditions that are covered by insurance?

There are numerous studies and scientific evidence showing HBOT as an effective treatment for a range of medical conditions. Though insurance companies reserve the right to approve or deny HBOT coverage for any medical condition despite these supportive findings, there are a number of off-label conditions that are sometimes covered by commercial insurance companies.

Off-label conditions that may or may not be covered by insurance are:


A number of commercial insurance companies—including BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS), United Healthcare, Cigna, Humana, and more—will approve HBOT for off-label conditions if they deem treatment as medically necessary.

 

Does insurance cover hyperbaric oxygen therapy if my condition isn’t listed?

There’s still a chance that you may receive insurance coverage for a medical condition that isn’t on the commonly approved list. Most commercial insurance companies will request medical records for determination of medical necessity.

At Hyperbaric Healing Treatment Center, we are determined to help our patients find treatment and coverage for their medical condition. We will work with you to put together medical records, letters of support/explanation and whatever documentation is needed to help you find coverage. For patients not approved for HBOT by their insurance, we also provide discounted out-of-pocket packages.


Our team of hyperbaric specialists are ready to answer any questions you may have about how HBOT can help you!
We welcome you to contact us today.

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