Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in St. Paul, MN
Find HBOT providers in St. Paul, Minnesota. M Health Fairview, Twin Cities metro access, insurance coverage, and what to expect at your first session.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in St. Paul, MN
St. Paul is Minnesota’s capital and the eastern half of the Twin Cities metro. From a medical access standpoint, St. Paul and Minneapolis function as one market. Patients routinely cross between the two cities for specialty care, and health systems serve both without treating the city border as a hard boundary.
Finding HBOT Providers in St. Paul
M Health Fairview is the primary health system serving St. Paul. Fairview absorbed the HealthEast health system in 2017, and HealthEast had been the dominant community health network on the St. Paul side of the metro for decades. That consolidation means M Health Fairview now has facilities and wound care programs on both the Minneapolis and St. Paul sides of the river.
Regions Hospital, now part of HealthPartners, is St. Paul’s major trauma center and one of the larger hospital campuses in the metro. HealthPartners is a major insurer and health system in the Twin Cities.
Because the metro is shared, don’t limit your search to St. Paul addresses. A program in Minneapolis or a nearby suburb may be closer to you and in network with your insurance. The UHMS provider search at uhms.org lets you search by zip code, which makes cross-city comparisons easy.
Before booking, read our guide to choosing an HBOT clinic.
Insurance and Medicare Coverage in St. Paul
HBOT coverage in St. Paul follows the same federal rules that govern coverage across the country.
Medicare Part B covers HBOT for 14 FDA-approved conditions at hospital outpatient facilities. Your cost is typically 20% coinsurance after the Part B deductible. Medicare rates change each year, so ask the billing department for a current estimate before you start treatment.
Minnesota Medical Assistance (MA) may cover HBOT for FDA-approved conditions. Coverage depends on your managed care plan and the facility’s network. Prior authorization is standard. Call the billing department before scheduling.
Commercial insurers in the Twin Cities — HealthPartners, UCare, BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota, and others — follow Medicare criteria for coverage decisions. Prior authorization is almost always required. Off-label uses are not covered.
If you’re considering a facility on the Minneapolis side for treatment, check network status with your insurer. In-network hospitals across both cities generally participate in the same plan networks.
Full guides: Does Insurance Cover HBOT? and How Much Does HBOT Cost?
What to Expect at Your First Session
Your first HBOT appointment at a hospital-based program in St. Paul starts with a physician evaluation. Your doctor confirms your condition qualifies under FDA-approved indications and reviews your medical history for any contraindications. From there, your treatment plan is set.
Sessions run 90 minutes to two hours. You’ll breathe 100% oxygen inside a pressurized chamber, typically at 2.0 to 2.4 ATA for medical indications. Most plans involve daily sessions, Monday through Friday, over multiple weeks. Cotton clothing is preferred. Leave electronics, lotions, and perfume outside the chamber.
Read our first HBOT session guide before your appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find hyperbaric oxygen therapy in St. Paul?
St. Paul shares the Twin Cities metro with Minneapolis, and patients easily cross between the two cities for specialty care. M Health Fairview (which absorbed HealthEast) serves St. Paul. Use the UHMS provider search at uhms.org to find accredited facilities near your zip code and call to confirm availability.
Does Medicare cover HBOT in St. Paul, Minnesota?
Medicare Part B covers HBOT for 14 FDA-approved conditions at hospital outpatient facilities. Federal coverage rules apply equally in St. Paul. Your cost is typically 20% coinsurance after the Part B deductible. Rates change annually — verify with the billing team at your chosen facility.
Do I need to go to Minneapolis for HBOT if I live in St. Paul?
Not necessarily. The Twin Cities metro is a shared medical market, and providers on the Minneapolis side are accessible to St. Paul residents. M Health Fairview has facilities on both sides of the river. Use the UHMS directory to find the closest accredited facility to your home zip code.
See more providers in Minnesota: Minnesota 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.