Cost idea?

Well I called my insurance company and good news! YES they cover Bariatric Surgeries  WOOHOO But they only cover 80%  Any hints on how much these surgeries cost? So I know "about" how much 20% is going to cost me out of pocket? Thanks a bunch!!

Depending on what kind of surgery, which doctor and hospital you choose, etc.  Surgery ranges anywhere between $18,000 to $35,000.  Best bet is to call the bariatric facility and try to get a better ballpark figure from them directly. But also remember to calculate additional costs like dr visit co-pays, pre-op liquid diet (mine cost $146), psych evaluation, additional medical tests like sleep study, EKG, bloodwork, etc. Something I didn't plan on was the Rx co-pays after surgery.  I was put on 2 new meds post-op and also got a couple more for recovery (pain meds and anti-nausea).  Co-pays cost me $50 as soon as I walked out of the hospital.  Also consider all the supplements.  Even though I already had a multi-vitamin and calcium tabs, I needed to go out and buy chewable versions.  Also added B-12 and Vit C and Iron.  All those extras came at one single hit too.  HTH Pam

mine also was an 80/20 but I had an out of pocket max which meant at a certain point they paid 100 percent !! I bet yours does also.. See what you max out of pocket per calander year is...that is what you are really looking at !

Molly, The 20% is paid to the hospital (usually) since they bill it.  They will work out payment arrangement with most patients.  I sent you a personal message regarding the other costs. Jenn