Question:
Does anyone know the doctor's cost in wls?

My insurance company will pay the hospital portion 100% because I am a hospital employee. The surgeon I have in mind doesn't participate with my insurance. I will end up paying my deductible and 30-40% of his fees. I would like to know how much those fees would be?    — liberty317 (posted on February 23, 2005)

February 23, 2005
Your best bet is to call billing at your hospital! They can give you a nearly exact amount!
   — Dedicated

February 23, 2005
The best thing to do is to discuss this with your prospective surgeon. My surgeon billed Aetna $7,200 for my surgery (the hospital billed $72,000 for my operation and stay) - now how much Aetna paid both the surgeon and hospital is a matter between the two of them. I asked Aetna and they told me that they cannot reveal their contracted-for amounts of reimbursement...JR
   — John Rushton

February 23, 2005
I would just call the doctor's office and ask them directly. My doctor charged $3000 for the Lap RNY so as you can see, it does vary from place to place and doctor to doctor.
   — Patty H.

February 23, 2005
I would definitely ask your surgeon. They should be able to give you the cost. Ask them also about the cost of the assistant. My surgeon's fee is $6,000 and assistant is $1,200.
   — Gail W.

February 23, 2005
My surgeons fees were under $7000. I cannot give you an exact figure because he asked me not to tell people. Medicaid paid for my hospitalization and preop tests...also anesthesia.
   — gerardlovesjoy

February 23, 2005
My surgeon charged $8,000 (I'm self-pay) and it covers his assistant also. I just had surgery on 2/21 and that is his going rate. Good Luck.
   — cajungirl