Costs of Weight Loss Surgery:

The total cost of surgery includes the following components:

• Private Hospital Fees:
  • Operating Theatre Fees
  • Daily Hospital Stay Fees (ward, intensive care, or high dependency unit)
  • Surgical Devices (staplers, clips, energy devices such as the Harmonic Scalpel)
• Professional Fees:
  • Surgeon’s Fees
  • Assistant Surgeon’s Fees
  • Anaesthetist’s Fees

Private health insurance typically covers the Private Hospital Fees. Self-funding patients are responsible for these costs. Professional Fees are consistent for both privately insured and self-funding patients.

Private Health Insurance:

Your private health insurance should cover the Private Hospital Fees listed above. Please confirm that your policy specifically includes “Bariatric surgery in a Private Hospital” and covers item numbers 31572, 31575, 31584, and 31581. If you are considering new insurance, be aware that there is a 12-month waiting period for bariatric surgery coverage. This timeframe can pass quickly during preoperative preparation, so early consideration is advisable.

Self-Funding Patients:

Dr. George accepts self-funding patients. While self-funding may involve additional financial risk in the event of unexpected complications during a private hospital stay, Dr. George can continue your care in a public hospital setting if necessary.

Superannuation:

To assist with the out-of-pocket Professional Fees and, for self-funding patients, the Private Hospital Fees, we can help facilitate the early release of your superannuation.

Quotation: 

To provide you with an accurate and personalized quote, taking into account your individual health background and potential risks, please contact our office directly.  We have negotiated comprehensive package deals for our patients, ensuring cost-effective and transparent pricing.