Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Baton Rouge, LA
Find HBOT providers in Baton Rouge, LA. Baton Rouge General, Our Lady of the Lake, and state capital area facilities. Medicare and insurance coverage.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Baton Rouge, LA
Baton Rouge is Louisiana’s state capital and its second-largest city. The metro has two large hospital systems and a significant wound care patient population driven by the region’s high rates of diabetes and peripheral vascular disease. Most patients with FDA-approved HBOT indications can access treatment locally without traveling to New Orleans.
Finding HBOT Providers in Baton Rouge
The UHMS provider directory at uhms.org/find-a-hyperbaric-facility.html is the best starting point. The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society accredits facilities that meet clinical standards. Use accreditation as your first filter.
Baton Rouge General operates multiple campuses in the metro and is one of the region’s largest independent hospital systems. Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center is a major Catholic health system hospital that serves a broad regional catchment area in South Central Louisiana.
For complex wound care cases that require academic medical center expertise, including unusual radiation injuries or multidisciplinary wound care, New Orleans is about 80 miles south. Tulane Medical Center and University Medical Center New Orleans are the primary academic referral options in Louisiana.
If you’re evaluating a standalone clinic, read our guide to choosing a clinic before scheduling. Ask about the supervising physician’s credentials and the chamber pressure rating.
Insurance and Medicare Coverage in Baton Rouge
Medicare Part B covers HBOT for 14 FDA-approved conditions at hospital outpatient facilities. The national coverage rules apply identically in Baton Rouge. Covered conditions include diabetic foot ulcers, radiation soft tissue and bone necrosis, compromised grafts, carbon monoxide poisoning, arterial insufficiency ulcers, and others.
Reimbursement rates change each year. Always verify current figures with the facility before scheduling.
Louisiana Medicaid (Healthy Louisiana) may cover HBOT for qualifying patients. Coverage depends on the managed care plan and the condition. Ask the facility’s billing team to verify eligibility and run prior authorization before your first appointment.
Commercial insurers active in the Baton Rouge market include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, and UnitedHealthcare. These plans generally follow Medicare’s clinical criteria. Prior authorization is required. Off-label uses won’t be covered.
See our insurance guide for how prior authorization works. Our cost guide covers typical patient out-of-pocket costs.
What to Expect at Your First Session
A hyperbaric physician reviews your medical history before your first treatment. They confirm the HBOT indication, check for contraindications, and set the treatment plan. This intake evaluation takes 30 to 60 minutes.
Inside the chamber, you breathe 100% oxygen at 2.0 to 2.4 ATA for 90 minutes. Compression takes about 10 minutes. Decompression takes another 10 minutes. Total visit time runs 90 to 120 minutes.
Most patients notice ear pressure during compression. It’s mild and manageable with equalization techniques that staff walk you through before the first session.
Read our first session guide for a full walkthrough of what to bring, what to expect during treatment, and what the recovery period looks like.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get hyperbaric oxygen therapy in Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge General and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center are the two major hospital systems serving the Baton Rouge metro. Use the UHMS provider directory at uhms.org to find accredited HBOT facilities in the area. For complex cases, Tulane Medical Center and University Medical Center New Orleans are about 80 miles south.
Does Medicare cover HBOT in Baton Rouge?
Yes. Medicare Part B covers HBOT for 14 FDA-approved conditions at hospital outpatient facilities. Coverage rules are federal and apply the same way in Baton Rouge as in any other city. Off-label uses are not covered. Reimbursement rates change annually, so verify current amounts with your facility’s billing team.
What conditions qualify for HBOT coverage in Baton Rouge?
Medicare and most commercial insurers cover HBOT for 14 FDA-approved conditions. These include diabetic lower extremity ulcers that haven’t healed after standard care, radiation-induced soft tissue and bone damage, compromised skin grafts and flaps, carbon monoxide poisoning, gas gangrene, crush injuries, and arterial insufficiency ulcers, among others. Off-label uses such as treatment for long COVID or traumatic brain injury are not covered.
See more providers in Louisiana: Louisiana HBOT Provider Directory
Medical Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before pursuing any medical treatment.