Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Camden, New Jersey

Camden and Philadelphia share a river but sit in different states. That line matters for insurance, but it doesn’t change the fact that the two cities function as one regional healthcare market. Patients in Camden routinely cross the Ben Franklin Bridge or Walt Whitman Bridge for specialist care in Philadelphia. For HBOT specifically, the question is whether your insurance follows you across state lines.

Finding HBOT Providers in Camden

Cooper University Health Care is Camden’s anchor institution. Cooper University Hospital is the only Level I trauma center in South Jersey and is affiliated with the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. As an academic medical center, Cooper handles the most complex cases in the region — vascular wounds, radiation injuries, compromised surgical flaps — and operates wound care services for the South Jersey population.

Cooper is the primary in-state option for HBOT in the Camden area. As an academic center with Level I trauma capabilities, it has the clinical infrastructure that complex hyperbaric medicine cases require.

Philadelphia adds significant breadth to what’s available. Penn Medicine (University of Pennsylvania Health System), Jefferson Health, Temple Health, and Drexel Medicine are all within a few miles of Camden. The Delaware River is a 5-minute drive across the bridge. South Jersey patients have historically used Philadelphia academic centers for specialty care, and many South Jersey insurance plans reflect that by including Philadelphia-area hospitals in their networks.

The key step is confirming in-network status before you choose a facility. Call your insurer and ask specifically whether Penn Medicine and Jefferson Health are in-network for your plan. If they are, Philadelphia’s hyperbaric programs may give you more options than what’s available locally. If they’re not, Cooper is your primary in-network path.

The UHMS provider directory lists accredited programs in both NJ and PA. Use it alongside your insurer’s network directory. Our guide to choosing a hyperbaric clinic explains what questions to ask any program before scheduling.

Insurance and Medicare Coverage in Camden

Medicare Part B may cover HBOT at Medicare-approved hospital outpatient facilities for FDA-approved conditions. Coverage works the same in New Jersey and Pennsylvania — Medicare is federal, and an approved facility in either state qualifies. Your physician must document medical necessity and prior treatment failure for wound care cases.

New Jersey Medicaid (NJ FamilyCare) coverage for HBOT in Camden County applies through managed care plans including Horizon NJ Health, Aetna Better Health of NJ, and AmeriHealth NJ. AmeriHealth NJ is headquartered in the Philadelphia-Camden region and may have particularly clear network agreements with South Jersey and Philadelphia facilities. Contact your specific plan to confirm coverage and which facilities are in-network.

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ is the dominant statewide commercial carrier. Horizon’s South Jersey network typically includes Cooper. Many Horizon plans also have in-network agreements with some Philadelphia hospital systems — this varies by plan type and employer contract. Check before assuming Philadelphia is out-of-network.

The Affordable Care Act marketplace plans sold in South Jersey may include Philadelphia facilities as well. If you’re on a marketplace plan, read your plan’s network carefully or call member services.

Off-label HBOT isn’t covered. See our insurance guide and cost guide for out-of-pocket information.

What to Expect at Your First Session

HBOT at a hospital program runs 90 minutes to two hours per session, five days a week for most wound care courses. The pressure change is mild. Staff stay in contact throughout. For Camden-area patients doing daily sessions, the commute matters. Cooper’s Camden campus is accessible by PATCO Speedline from Philadelphia and parts of South Jersey.

If your program is in Philadelphia rather than Camden, PATCO and the regional rail system provide transit access. For daily HBOT sessions over multiple weeks, knowing your transit options in advance reduces stress considerably.

Our first session guide covers intake, what to bring, and what the full treatment arc looks like.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cooper University Hospital have an active hyperbaric oxygen program? Cooper operates wound care services and has the clinical infrastructure for hyperbaric medicine as a Level I trauma center. Confirm current program status directly with Cooper’s wound care center or through the UHMS provider directory, as specific program availability can change.

What South Jersey commercial plans typically include Philadelphia hospitals in-network? Many plans sold in Camden, Burlington, and Gloucester counties do include Philadelphia-area hospitals as in-network providers, reflecting the regional healthcare market. Horizon, Aetna, United, and some SEPTA-affiliated plans commonly have cross-state network agreements. Call your plan and ask directly — the answer matters before you commit to a facility.

Is Cooper Medical School of Rowan University connected to research trials in HBOT? As an academic institution, Cooper has the structure to participate in research. Whether active HBOT trials are enrolling at any given time requires checking with the wound care or hyperbaric medicine department directly, or searching ClinicalTrials.gov for active trials in the Camden or Philadelphia metro area.

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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.