How Much Does Weight Loss Surgery Cost
From insurance coverage to self payment optionsMost insurance plans cover bariatric surgery, recognizing its effectiveness in treating obesity and related health conditions. This includes Medicare and AHCCCS, Arizona’s Medicaid program.
Individuals with insurance coverage are responsible to pay their portion of the costs as outlined in their insurance plan.
However, coverage often comes with additional requirements that patients must meet before surgery.
These typically include:
- A documented history of obesity
- Proof of failed weight loss attempts
- Completion of a bariatric program
Patients may need to undergo psychological evaluations and nutritional counseling as part of their bariatric program.
The timeline for meeting these insurance requirements can be lengthy, spanning anywhere from three to twelve months.
This extended process can be frustrating for patients eager to improve their health and quality of life through bariatric surgery.
Insurance companies implement these measures to ensure that surgery is medically necessary and that patients are well-prepared for the lifestyle changes that accompany the procedure.
Arizona's Affordable, Self-Pay Bariatric Program
For those who don't have insurance coverage or prefer not to wait, Valley Bariatric offers and expedited option with affordable self-pay rates.
Our streamlined process allows qualified candidates to complete their bariatric surgery in only six weeks. This approach provides faster access to life-changing bariatric procedures without compromising on quality of care or patient safety.
This program is conducted at a state of the art outpatient surgical center enabling us to significantly reduce the cost of the program. Costs for our self-payment program start at only $10,497.
Our team works closely with qualified self-pay patients to make bariatric surgery a realistic option for those seeking a quicker path to improved health.