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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is used to treat a wide range of conditions, with new applications being researched on a continual basis. There are currently 13 conditions treatable with hyperbaric that are approved by the FDA in the US. FDA allows “off-label” use of approved medical devices that have scientific data supporting their use under the supervision of a licensed physician.
Hyperbaric therapy is not typically covered by insurance for “off-label” uses, therefore most doctors are unable to recommend the therapy because of contractual obligations with insurance companies. On Label Uses:
Insurance and Medicare consider the followingconditions for HBOT to be covered for payment: Air or Gas Embolism Off Label Uses:
The following conditions are off-label which may or may not be covered by insurance or Medicare: Autism |