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Shared Health Services, Inc.Covered Indications

These are the indications for HBOT accepted and currently covered by Medicare. Click on each link for more information and HBO Protocols.

Acute carbon monoxide intoxication

Decompression illness

Gas embolism

Gas gangrene

Acute crush injuries and suturing of severed limbs

Acute traumatic peripheral insufficiency (ATI)

Acute peripheral arterial insufficiency

Progressive necrotizing infections

Preparation and preservation of compromised skin grafts or flaps

Osteomyelitis (refractory)

Osteoradionecrosis of the mandible

Soft tissue radionecrosis

Cyanide poisoning

Actinomycosis (refractory)

Diabetic wounds of the lower extremities

 

HBOT has also been shown to be of assistance in treating the following:

Venous stasis ulcers - recommended only if venous surgery, local wound care, leg elevation, counter pressure support, and skin grafting fails.

Decubitus ulcers - with underlying osteomyelitis - a compromised skin flap, or an infected wound.

Arterial insufficiency ulcers - which persist after reconstructive surgery has restored large vessel function.

Necrotic wounds secondary to brown recluse spider bite.


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