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TcPO₂

Transcutaneous oxygen measurement used to assess wound healing potential.

TcPO₂ (transcutaneous oxygen pressure), also written TCOM, is a non-invasive measurement of oxygen reaching the skin. It helps predict which wounds are likely to benefit from HBOT and tracks improvement over a treatment course.

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Monoplace chamber

A single-patient hyperbaric chamber pressurized with oxygen.

CPT 99183

The billing code for physician supervision of an HBOT session.

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Injury from pressure changes, most commonly to the ears.

Isopression

The steady middle phase of a session at full treatment pressure.