HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY

Conditions

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is FDA-approved for a defined set of medical conditions. When used for these on-label indications, treatment is often eligible for insurance coverage, making HBOT accessible to many patients.

HBOT is also widely utilized for off-label applications that are supported by peer-reviewed research and clinical experience worldwide. These uses are not FDA-approved indications and are typically not covered by insurance, nor are they commonly offered in hospital-based hyperbaric programs.

At Scottsdale Hyperbaric Center, we provide HBOT for both FDA-approved indications and select off-label applications when appropriate. All sessions are delivered with appropriate medical oversight and informed consent. For referral information, eligibility questions, or to discuss options, please contact our office at 480-590-5277.

UHMS-Recognized Clinical Indications
(FDA-Approved / On-Label)

These conditions are recognized by the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) and approved by the FDA for the use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). Many of these indications may be eligible for insurance coverage when established medical criteria are met.

Appropriate medical evaluation, supporting clinical documentation, and demonstration of medical necessity are required prior to treatment consideration.

  • Air or Gas Embolism

  • Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ± Cyanide Poisoning

  • Clostridial Myositis & Myonecrosis (Gas Gangrene)

  • Crush Injury, Compartment Syndrome & Acute Traumatic Ischemia’s

  • Decompression Sickness

  • Central Retinal Artery Occlusion

  • Selected Problem Wounds / Arterial Insufficiencies

  • Severe Anemia

  • Intracranial Abscess

  • Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections

  • Refractory Osteomyelitis

  • Delayed Radiation Injury (Soft Tissue & Bone)

  • Compromised Grafts & Flaps

  • Acute Thermal Burns

  • Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss

  • Avascular Necrosis (Osteonecrosis)

Non-Covered Conditions
(Off-Label Use)

Some conditions are considered off-label for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, meaning they are not FDA-approved indications. These treatments are typically not covered by insurance and are generally offered on a self-pay basis.

Appropriate medical evaluation and clinical screening are required to determine whether treatment may be appropriate.

  • 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