Bariatric surgery costs for patients with private health insurance

We welcome patients from all health funds. Cover for bariatric (or weight loss) surgery in a private hospital is generally only included in ‘gold’ level products.  The advantage of private health insurance is that it will cover all in-hospital costs.

The private health cover will not cover out of hospital costs (our program fee). Once you have met with the surgeon we will be able to confirm what these costs will be, based on your individual circumstances.

Program Fee

Your program fee, which is due 2 weeks prior to surgery, 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.