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Launch a Wound Treatment Center in Your Practice with Shared Health Services

Updated: 6 days ago


Office-Based Wound Care and HBOT: A Growing Opportunity for Private Practice Providers


The wound care landscape is rapidly expanding—driven by an aging population and increasing rates of diabetes, vascular disease, and chronic wounds. This growth presents a significant opportunity for physicians and mid-level providers operating in private practice.


Thanks to site-neutral payment reforms from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), adding advanced wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) services in outpatient, office-based settings is now more achievable than ever.


By integrating a wound care and HBOT program directly into your existing office, you can enhance care continuity, offer specialized treatment options, and diversify your practice revenue—all while reducing patient leakage.


Physicians tour an empty commercial space with a real estate agent, architect, and engineer while a practice manager consults SHS, highlighting the early stages of launching a wound treatment center.

Why Office-Based Wound Care Is on the Rise


Several factors are fueling the momentum behind office-based wound care programs:


  • A growing Medicare population

  • Rising prevalence of diabetes, PAD, and other comorbid conditions

  • Increased awareness of evidence-based wound therapies

  • CMS reimbursement policy updates supporting site-neutral billing


The 2015 deletion of HCPCS code C1300 and introduction of HCPCS code G0277 made it possible for physicians to bill for HBOT in office-based settings—not just hospitals.


This means eligible private practices can now bill for:


  • CPT code 99183 – Hyperbaric treatment attendance and supervision

  • HCPCS code G0277 – Each 30-minute interval of HBOT treatment


How to Launch a Private Practice Wound Care and HBOT Program


Launching an office-based wound treatment center requires less space and capital than many providers expect. With as little as 400 square feet, it’s possible to integrate hyperbaric oxygen therapy into your practice.


Key Components:


  • Monoplace Hyperbaric Chamber (clinically approved)

  • Wound Care Exam Room(s) for advanced treatment

  • Bulk Oxygen Delivery System (per NFPA 99 guidelines)

  • Fire Suppression System for hyperbaric safety

  • Trained Clinical Staff (including 40-hour hyperbaric medicine course + hands-on training)


Office-based wound care centers often focus on treating:


  • Diabetic foot ulcers

  • Radiation tissue injuries (soft tissue and osteoradionecrosis)

  • Chronic refractory osteomyelitis

  • Compromised skin grafts and flaps

  • Necrotizing soft tissue infections


By investing in the right infrastructure and clinical expertise, private practices can expand their service lines, offer cutting-edge treatments, and meet a growing community need.


Position Your Practice for Growth


Office-based wound care offers a powerful way to:


  • Expand your clinic's scope of services

  • Maintain care relationships with patients who need ongoing support

  • Improve outcomes through advanced treatment modalities


At Shared Health Services, we support hospitals, physician practices, and clinics nationwide in building successful, sustainable wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy programs. Our aim is to equip you with the tools, resources, and clinical expertise needed to help you serve your community.


Take the Next Step


Explore how an office-based wound care center can transform your practice.


📧 Email us at sales@sharedhealthservices.com or

📞 Call us at 1-800-474-0202 to speak with a wound care expert today!


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