Bariatric Surgery or Weight Loss Surgery Cost

Bariatric Surgery cost depends on multiple factors

The type of procedure, the surgeon, the hospital, and any additional treatments required. On average, the cost of bariatric surgery.

When it comes to preferences, some individuals may prefer cheaper options, while others may prioritize the reputation and experience of the surgeon or the quality of the hospital facilities. Additionally, factors such as the specific procedure, potential risks, long-term benefits, and post-operative care can also influence a person’s preference regarding bariatric surgery in Australia. It is recommended for individuals considering this surgery to consult with healthcare professionals to discuss their specific case and determine the most appropriate course of action.

Understanding Private Health Insurance Coverage: Factors to Consider When it comes to private health insurance, there are several factors to consider, including: Type of health fund cover Anticipated complexity of the surgery Whether it is primary or revisional surgery Time required for the operation Type of surgery To receive specific details on the exact out-of-pocket cost for your operation, please feel free to contact.

Anaesthetist Fee If you have the appropriate level of cover with your private health fund, you won’t have to pay any out-of-pocket expenses for your anaesthetist.

Dr. Rao works exclusively in the private hospital system. He accepts patients with Private health insurance and uninsured self-funding patients. Private insurance companies pay most of the costs for bariatric surgery for their patients.

Costs For Self-Funding Patients Or Patients With No Private Insurance

The estimated cost of weight loss surgery depends on various factors like the type of surgery, the number of days in the hospital, prosthetic material used in surgery, radiology or pathology tests, medications, etc. On average, the cost of bariatric surgery for Uninsured patients with Dr. Rao is around $18,000 to $22,000, with some rebates back from Medicare.

The Health Fund covers the following:

Most of the hospital expenses (theatre costs/bed per night, most medications, etc.)
Surgeon’s fee: Dr. Rao is not a no-gap surgeon. However, you will get some rebates from the health fund or Medicare from Dr. Rao’s Surgeon fees.
Anesthetic fees: There are no out-of-pocket expenses for HBF members as, currently, all of Dr. Rao’s Anaesthetists are HBF-preferred providers. However, there is a small gap fee of $500 for patients with private insurance from other funds.
Dietitian appointments: $ 500 Package fee for a year. Rebates are available from your private health fund, depending on your coverage. However, if you have a referral from your GP for an Allied Health Care provider plan, you will get rebates back from Medicare.

Common Bariatric Item numbers

31575 – Sleeve
31572 – Gastric Bypass
31581 – SIPS /SADI-S Surgery
31584 – Revision/Conversion from One bariatric procedure to another
31585 – Removal of Gastric Band

Self Funded Or Uninsured Patients

Uninsured or Self – funding patients will have to bear all costs associated with surgery.

Surgeons Fee – Medicare will cover some of this expense.
Hospital expenses – Theatre costs/bed costs/all equipment costs, and extras such as pathology/radiology/pharmacy expenses.
Anesthetic fees – Medicare will cover some of this expense.
Dietitian appointments – Patients with a referral from your GP for an Allied Health Care provider plan will get some rebates back.

Surgery Costs

Gastric Sleeve Surgery

$4750

These prices are for primary cases only and do not apply to revisional bariatric surgery cases. These are for only new patients that will see Dr Ravi Rao from Feb 5th 2025 and have their surgery before the 30th April 2025. Please read the fine print and disclaimers.

Includes 2 Post-op appointments with Dr. Rao at two weeks and three months

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