Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Utah: How to Find a Provider

Utah’s HBOT access is concentrated along the Wasatch Front, where University of Utah Health and Intermountain Health both operate large hospital systems. The Salt Lake City area also has a wellness market with some clinics offering hyperbaric services — knowing the difference between medical-grade and wellness-grade matters before you commit to a course of treatment.

Where to Find HBOT in Utah

Hospital-based wound care centers are the most reliable route to accredited HBOT in Utah. These programs run under physician supervision, use chambers at medically appropriate pressures, and work directly with Medicare and commercial insurers on prior authorization.

University of Utah Health is the state’s primary academic medical center. Located in Salt Lake City, it handles the most complex wound care cases in Utah and draws referrals from across the Intermountain West. A wound care program affiliated with University of Utah Health is the strongest starting point for patients needing HBOT for an FDA-approved condition.

Intermountain Health (formerly Intermountain Healthcare) operates a network of hospitals and clinics across the Wasatch Front and into rural Utah. Intermountain is one of the largest regional health systems in the West and has wound care programs at multiple facilities. Its presence in Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden, and other communities gives patients along the I-15 corridor several realistic options.

The Salt Lake City area has also seen growth in wellness-oriented clinics offering hyperbaric therapy for off-label purposes — recovery, anti-aging, and other uses. These clinics are not hospitals and typically don’t work with insurance for FDA-approved indications. Vet any non-hospital provider carefully before scheduling.

The best starting point: use the UHMS provider search at uhms.org.

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Major Areas in Utah Where HBOT Is Available

Salt Lake City is the center of Utah’s healthcare infrastructure. University of Utah Health, Intermountain’s flagship campus, and several other hospital systems operate in the metro area. This is where most of the state’s specialized wound care and HBOT services are available.

Provo and Utah County are served primarily by Intermountain Health and Utah Valley Hospital. The Utah County metro is one of the fastest-growing areas in the country, and hospital infrastructure has expanded accordingly. Intermountain’s wound care programs here may have on-site HBOT or refer to Salt Lake City for certain cases.

Ogden and Weber County are served by Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital and other regional facilities. This gives patients north of Salt Lake City a realistic local option. Whether HBOT is available on-site at specific Ogden facilities is worth confirming before travel.

St. George and southern Utah are served by Intermountain St. George Regional Hospital. Patients in this area are a long drive from Salt Lake City. Southern Utahns sometimes also look at facilities in Las Vegas, Nevada, which may be geographically closer depending on their specific location.

Rural Utah — the Uinta Basin, the San Rafael Swell, and communities in the Four Corners region — has very limited local hospital access. Patients in these areas travel to Salt Lake City for specialized care.

What to Ask a Potential Provider

Before you book, ask every provider these questions.

• Is this a medical-grade hyperbaric chamber (2.0 ATA or higher)?
• Is there a board-certified or credentialed hyperbaric physician on staff?
• Is my condition FDA-approved for HBOT?
• Does your facility work with my insurance for prior authorization?
• Is the facility UHMS-accredited?

Read our guide to your first HBOT session before you go.

Insurance Coverage for HBOT in Utah

Coverage for HBOT in Utah follows national standards.

Medicare Part B covers HBOT for 14 FDA-approved conditions at hospital outpatient facilities. Rates change annually — verify current figures with your facility’s billing team.

Utah Medicaid (CHIP) coverage varies by condition and eligibility category. Contact the facility’s billing department to confirm coverage for your specific diagnosis before scheduling. Utah’s Medicaid program has specific eligibility criteria that affect which services are covered for which populations.

Commercial insurers generally follow Medicare coverage criteria. Prior authorization is almost always required. Wellness clinics in Salt Lake City typically don’t work with insurance at all — payment is out of pocket.

Off-label uses are not covered by any insurance in Utah or anywhere else.

Check our full guide: Does Insurance Cover HBOT?

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find hyperbaric oxygen therapy in Utah? The UHMS maintains a searchable provider directory at uhms.org. Search by your zip code. Hospital-based wound care centers in Salt Lake City are a good starting point. University of Utah Health and Intermountain Health are the most reliable sources of hospital-based HBOT.

Does Medicare cover HBOT in Utah? Yes. Medicare coverage rules are federal and apply equally in all states, including Utah. Medicare Part B covers HBOT for 14 FDA-approved conditions at hospital outpatient facilities. See our insurance guide for full details.

Are wellness hyperbaric clinics in Salt Lake City the same as hospital HBOT? No. Wellness clinics offering HBOT for off-label uses are not the same as hospital-based medical HBOT. For an FDA-approved condition, confirm the facility uses a medical-grade chamber at 2.0 ATA or higher, has a credentialed hyperbaric physician on staff, and works with insurance for prior authorization.

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.