Insurance and CostInsurance and Cost
Unfortunately, most insurance companies do not cover the costs of hyperbaric oxygen when treating neurological conditions.
Many insurance companies may, however, cover the costs of the physician consultation. Even so, we are utilizing the services
of a medical billing specialist that may provide partial reimbursement for some patients.
The recommended treatment protocol consists of 40 treatments over an eight-week time period for neurological conditions.
Treatment protocols vary for other indications such as wounds, and brain edema.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is an appreciable expense to pay “out-of-pocket”. However, parents who have tried adjunctive
therapies such as HBOT, realize that they are often more beneficial than more invasive or “traditional” therapies.
As more scientific literature is acquired regarding beneficial neurological uses of HBOT, insurance companies may provide
reimbursement in the future.
We, at NJHBOT, hope to provide a database of case studies in order to promote HBOT to the medical community and
third party payers. Our billing company will submit the invoices to the insurance company. (see << financial policy >> ).
You may obtain a letter of medical necessity and referral from your primary care doctor in order to obtain precertification
for those insurance companies that require this.When doing so, please remember that it is better to start this process
prior to your first treatment so that potential insurance problems may be dealt with.
Please note that Medicare and Medicaid will not pay for HBOT used for neurological conditions.
Payment is due at the time of treatment on a weekly basis. We accept cash, check, or major credit cards.
