NO INSURANCE

DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW MUCH THE LAPBAND IS? HOW DO I GO ABOUT GETTING A VISIT WITH A DOC WITH NO INSURANCE?

I am not sure how much it is.  But if you go on the lapband board there are a bunch of self-pays there.  http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/LapBand/ I don't believe you need insurance to get an appointment.  Most doctors have other requirements before they will see you.  For instance, mine Dr. Pohl requires that you go his informational meeting before he will see you. Good luck!

Hi Lisa    In regards to the out-of-pocket expense for lapband procedure. During the Seminar that Dr. Pohl gives (which Danielle mentions) and the cost runs between 11,000 - 13,000. Thats For surgery, In-Patient, and Anestesia. Not sure if there are any extra cost for all the tests, which might be included in that too. Good Luck! ~Dawn

I know they charged my insurance $250 to see the np at Dr. Royes office for my initial consultation.  They may charge less for self pay.

Hi Lisa, part of my job is dealing with health care issues for my guys. I mainly deal with BCBS of RI and if surgery is needed to an injured employee BCBS of RI  negotiates the fee with the surgeon, other fees are preset by BCBS of RI ( they will only pay a set price for a certian procedure, doctors visits, room fees  ect. ) I dont know what a doctor will charge for the surgery but Dr Polh stated it cost between 11,000.00 and 13,000.00 but I would budget between 15,000.00 and 20,000.00 depending on the surgeon and the other exam fees, The doctors & hospital will charge you full price for their services  and not the preset prices that health insurance companies use. Good luck !