Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Kansas City, MO
Find HBOT providers in Kansas City. Saint Luke's Health System, University of Kansas Health System, insurance coverage, and what to expect at your first session.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Kansas City, MO
Kansas City is a large bi-state metro where Missouri and Kansas meet. The city has major hospital systems on both sides of the state line, and patients routinely cross between Missouri and Kansas for specialty care. For HBOT, that means the metro as a whole has solid clinical access through multiple large systems.
Finding HBOT Providers in Kansas City
Saint Luke’s Health System is one of Kansas City’s major health networks. Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City on the Country Club Plaza is the flagship. Saint Luke’s also operates multiple hospitals across the metro, including facilities on the Kansas side. Saint Luke’s has wound care programs and the clinical infrastructure to support HBOT.
Research Medical Center, now part of HCA Healthcare, is another significant Kansas City hospital. HCA is a large national system, and Research Medical Center has operated as a hospital serving Kansas City’s urban core for decades.
The University of Kansas Health System is technically in Kansas City, Kansas, but it functions as a metro-wide resource. KUMC is an academic medical center with significant clinical depth across specialty programs. For complex wound care or cases that require academic-level HBOT expertise, the KU Health System is worth considering even for Missouri-side patients.
The metro also includes Advent Health, Children’s Mercy, and other systems. But for adult HBOT, the programs above are the ones most likely to have hospital-based hyperbaric medicine.
Find currently accredited programs through the UHMS directory at uhms.org. Call directly to confirm a program is active and accepting new patients.
Read our guide to choosing an HBOT clinic before you schedule.
Insurance and Medicare Coverage in Kansas City
HBOT coverage in Kansas City follows federal Medicare rules on both sides of the state line.
Medicare Part B covers HBOT for 14 FDA-approved conditions at hospital outpatient facilities. Saint Luke’s, Research Medical Center, and the KU Health System all have qualifying outpatient settings. Your cost is typically 20% coinsurance after the Part B deductible. Medicare rates change annually — get a current estimate from the billing team at your chosen facility before starting.
Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet) applies to Missouri residents. Kansas Medicaid (KanCare) applies to Kansas residents. These are separate state programs with separate coverage rules. If you live in one state and plan to receive care in the other, check with the facility and your Medicaid program about coverage for out-of-state care.
Commercial insurers in Kansas City — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and others — follow Medicare criteria for HBOT. Prior authorization is almost always required. Check with your insurer whether the specific facility you’re considering is in your plan’s network.
Off-label HBOT uses are not covered by any plan.
Full guides: Does Insurance Cover HBOT? and How Much Does HBOT Cost?
What to Expect at Your First Session
Hospital-based HBOT in Kansas City starts with a physician evaluation. Your care team confirms your qualifying diagnosis, reviews your medications, and screens for contraindications before scheduling your first treatment session.
Each session runs 90 minutes to two hours. Most treatment courses involve daily sessions on weekdays over several weeks. Wear cotton clothing. Skip lotions, perfumes, and nail polish on treatment days. Electronics aren’t allowed inside the chamber. Staff are present and can communicate with you throughout each session.
Read our first HBOT session guide before your first appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find hyperbaric oxygen therapy in Kansas City?
Kansas City’s major health systems include Saint Luke’s Health System, Research Medical Center, and the University of Kansas Health System (located across the state line in Kansas City, KS). Use the UHMS provider search at uhms.org to find accredited facilities near your zip code and call to confirm current program availability.
Does Medicare cover HBOT in Kansas City?
Medicare Part B covers HBOT for 14 FDA-approved conditions at hospital outpatient facilities. Federal coverage rules apply equally in Kansas City on both the Missouri and Kansas sides of the metro. Your cost is typically 20% coinsurance after the Part B deductible. Rates change annually — verify current figures with the facility’s billing team.
Does it matter whether I go to a Kansas or Missouri hospital in the Kansas City metro?
The Kansas City metro spans two states. Medicare covers HBOT at qualifying hospital outpatient facilities in both Kansas and Missouri. If you have commercial insurance or Medicaid, check whether your plan is in network with your chosen facility — state Medicaid plans (Missouri MO HealthNet vs. Kansas KanCare) are separate programs and may have different coverage rules.
See more providers in Missouri: Missouri 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.