Cost
Gastric bypass surgery may or not be covered in whole or partially by your health insurance. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), gastric bypass surgery costs between $20,000 to $25,000 on average. There are number of factors that will determine coverage but more than likely you will need to cover some of the expense and the related costs.
Some insurance companies will exclude obsesity treatment completely and others will cover some aspects.
Typical expenses include:
* psychologist appointments
* nutritionist consultations
* the surgeon bill
* anesthesia expenses
* hospital care before and after surgery
* medical tests that will be needed before and after the surgery
* medications
The Pre-authorization Process
When you have decided to go ahead with investigating having the procedure done you will want to receive pre-authorization to cover the costs. Check with your provider and apply for private financing to insure you will have enough.
Most of applicants request between $5,000 and $25,000 to cover what their
insurance companies do not. Patient loans financing covers all gastric bypass, lap band, and
laproscopic weight loss surgeries.
A good offer:
Interest Rates 5.9% – 17.9%
* Deferred Payments up to 6 Months
* No Interest Option up to 12 months
* You May Choose your Own Doctor
* 12 – 84 Month Payment Terms
* Fixed Interest Rate
Apply now to find out if you can make your dreams a reality!