Question:
Does anyone know the cost for lap RNY in Indianapolis?

I'm not sure Anthem will approve me, but if not, I will be self-pay to help postpone double knee replacements.    — ltafling (posted on March 12, 2006)

March 12, 2006
I've read that if you opt to pay for the procedure out of pocket, the average cost is $20,000. There are financing options available depending on your situation and circumstances... I may be in the same boat as you. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you, good luck with your insurance company. ~Kristin
   — kjoy

March 12, 2006
It might be cheaper to go to Europe to have it done. I was a self pay and had my gastric bypass done in Belgium. I paid less than 10k including flight there for my gastric bypass!!! Email me if you want to learn more... :)
   — Katpts

March 13, 2006
Mine was $37K without complications and with all the pre-op/post-op (the 4 days in the hospital). I have seen your insurance company approve surgery over the years. You might want to check the Insurers database and contact some of the people that have used the same insurance. Good luck to you!
   — Nicki F.

March 13, 2006
I have Anthem and they pay 90%. Self-paying will always be less than what your insurance would get charged, so I would expect 10-17K, depending on your doctor and hospital.
   — [Deactivated Member]

March 14, 2006
Hospitals in Europe, Mexico and Brazil -- among other places -- are going to be much more affordable. I'm going to Brazil, one of the top rated hospitals in the world. I only plan on staying 4 days, but the hospital will allow me to stay up to 14 days for the same cost. The whole trip, inlcuding hotel for 2 weeks for both DH and I should come in at about $13,000 -- this is for the duodenal switch, which is a more expensive surgery than the RNY. Once you've researched enough to know that you want the surgery -- then you need to decide how much you are willing to pay for it.
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