Understanding the costs of bariatric surgery

Whether you have private health insurance or not, surgery can seem financially daunting. Our team are here to help you understand what costs will be involved.

• Appointment & pracitioner fees
• what is included?
• Payment plans with TLC

Bariatric surgeon

You will meet with a Bariatric Surgeon to discuss the pros and cons of all options, decide which option is right for your situation, and perform your surgery.
Initial appointment: $300 (Medicare rebate of $84.15 with a valid referral)

Dietitian

An AEP Health Group Dietitian will provide education and counselling on what to expect before and after surgery and ensure appropriate nutritional supplementation.
Initial appointment: $205 (Private health rebate may be available; item code 500)

Exercise Physiologist

An AEP Health Group Exercise Physiologist will tailor an activity program specific to you and your needs.
Initial appointment: $205 (Private health rebate may be available; item code 102)

Psychologist

A Psychologist will help you understand the when, where and why of your eating habits.
Initial appointment: $240 (private health rebate may be available; item code 100)

Bariatric Medical Practitioner

You may also need to see a Bariatric Medical Practitioner from Re:You, to discuss your options and provide referrals for any additional tests required.

Initial appointment: Various – depending on length of appointment

What’s included in the cost of surgery?

We offer individualised financial packages to patients, and it will depend whether you have private health insurance or not. Our staff can prepare an individualised quote for you once you have met with a surgeon.

Should you choose to proceed with surgery, you will be required to pay the program fee 2 weeks prior to surgery.

To ensure you get the best possible outcome from surgery, the program fee covers

• your surgery,
• a lifetime of discounted post-operative care with our surgeons,
• 24/7 same day face to face or telephone support from our doctors for up to 2 years, and
• 2 years of follow-up with our dietitians, exercise physiologists & psychologist 

You will also need to pay an anaesthetist’s fee of approximately $1600.  
You will receive a rebate of up to $800 from your private health fund or Medicare after the operation. 
 
These fees do not include any hospital excess as part of your private health insurance policy, or any other additional services undertaken in hospital.  Please check with your private health insurer that you are covered for the following item numbers: 31572 (Mini-Bypass), or 31575 (Sleeve). 

We can offer assistance with application for Compassionate Early Release of Superannuation to cover this Program Fee.