G0277 Hbot, full body chamber, 30m
Also known as: HBOT, HBO therapy, hyperbaric oxygen
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy administered in a full body chamber for 30 minutes, used to enhance tissue oxygenation in treating wounds and infections.
In Plain Language
oxygen chamber treatment; pressurized oxygen therapy; wound healing oxygen treatment
Clinical Context
HBOT is used for diabetic foot ulcers, non-healing wounds, carbon monoxide poisoning, and decompression sickness. Administered as a course of multiple sessions over weeks.
RVU Information
CPT G0277 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
G-codes are CMS-specific HCPCS codes for services not covered by standard CPT. Documentation requirements follow the same standards as the equivalent CPT service. Check Medicare LCD/NCD policies for coverage criteria.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the G Codes category, 85% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code G0277?
CPT G0277 (Hbot, full body chamber, 30m) is a G Codes code. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy administered in a full body chamber for 30 minutes, used to enhance tissue oxygenation in treating wounds and infections.
Who uses CPT code G0277?
CPT G0277 is used by Wound Care, Vascular Surgery, Emergency Medicine. HBOT is used for diabetic foot ulcers, non-healing wounds, carbon monoxide poisoning, and decompression sickness. Administered as a course of multiple sessions over weeks.
When is CPT G0277 used?
HBOT is used for diabetic foot ulcers, non-healing wounds, carbon monoxide poisoning, and decompression sickness. Administered as a course of multiple sessions over weeks.
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