Hyperbaric oxygen

by Anonymous

Question:Good Evening, Is oxygen treatment effective in stroke rehab? Does Medicare ever pay for this or acupuncture? Thank you.

Answer: I personally do not have experience with hyperbaric oxygen treatment (HBOT). Medicare pays for HBOT for some conditions, however, stroke is currently not one of them as HBOT is still considered an experimental treatment for stroke. Medicare does not pay for acupuncture either. I have read testimonials in favor of HBOT, however, at this time, there is a lack of conclusive research to prove or disprove its effectiveness in stroke treatment.