Each 30-minute session of pressurized 100% oxygen therapy delivered inside a full-body chamber

Official descriptor: Hyperbaric oxygen

Hyperbaric oxygen under pressure, full body chamber, per 30 minute interval

Effective 8/1/2000Terminated 12/31/2014

Inactive since December 31, 2014

This code is no longer billable. Claims with this code will be denied for dates of service after the inactive date.

No automated successor mapping is available. Consult the CMS transmittal or AMA CPT Assistant for replacement guidance.

AIClinical Context

Clinical Description

This code represents the therapeutic administration of 100% oxygen at pressures greater than atmospheric pressure within a full-body chamber. This treatment aims to increase oxygen delivery to tissues, promoting healing and combating infection in various medical conditions.

When to Use

Use this code for each 30-minute interval of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) administered in a monoplace or multiplace chamber. Documentation must clearly state the start and end times of the hyperbaric exposure, the pressure used, and the medical necessity for the treatment.

Coding Tips

Report each 30-minute increment separately; do not round up partial intervals.
Ensure the medical record specifies "full body chamber" to differentiate from topical oxygen treatments.

Each 30-minute session of pressurized 100% oxygen therapy delivered inside a full-body chamber

Clinical Description

When to Use

Coding Tips

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