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

mdavis107
May 19, 2023
2 min read

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.