HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY

Conditions

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has garnered significant attention in the medical community for its benefits across various conditions. The United States FDA has recognized HBOT as an effective treatment for a range of medical conditions. These conditions, often referred to as “on-label” indications, are typically covered by insurance, thus making HBOT accessible to a broader population.

HBOT offers benefits for additional conditions not yet FDA-approved “off-label”. Extensive research supports its efficacy for many such conditions, making it widely utilized worldwide. It’s important to note that non-FDA-approved conditions are usually not covered by insurance and may not be available at hospital-based hyperbaric centers.

Covered Conditions

Also referred to as “on-label”, these conditions have been approved by the FDA for HBOT and are generally covered by insurance.

  • Air or Gas Embolism

  • Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

  • Central Retinal Artery Occlusion

  • Chronic Refractory Osteomyelitis

  • Crush Injury & Other Acute Traumatic Ischemia

  • Decompression Sickness (DCS, “Bends”)

  • Diabetic Lower Extremity Wounds

  • Failed Skin Grafts and Flaps

  • Gas Gangrene

  • Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections

  • Non-Healing Wounds

  • Radiation Tissue Damage

  • Severe Acute Anemia

  • Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss

  • Thermal Burns

Non-Covered Conditions

Also referred to as “off-label”, these conditions are generally not covered by insurance.

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

  • Erectile Dysfunction

  • Crohn’s Disease

  • Sports Injury

  • Stroke

  • Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

  • Concussion

  • Lyme Disease

  • Traumatic Brain Injury

  • Recovery from Plastic Surgery

  • Post-COVID-19 condition (Long COVID)

  • Migraine

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome

  • Others not listed