Paying For Surgery
Insurance
We gladly accept standard fees from most major carriers. The process may involve several steps that are required by your insurance company.
- Consultation with the Weight loss surgeon
- 3-6 month physician-supervised weight loss effort
- Cardiac clearance
- Pre-approval letter from the insurance company
Click here to read more about paying with insurance.
Cash Prices
We are happy to work with you individually to find a way to accomplish weight loss surgery within your budget. Some patients have the opportunity to use pre-tax deductions for healthcare expenses, reducing the taxable income. This can also include finance options.
Please contact our office and we will work with you to accomplish all of the details: info@wlsdocs.com.
Prices: effective February 9, 2016, until further notice
Lap Band (Gastric Banding)
The total fee for the physician, the assistant, and the anesthesiologist is $4,550.
Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y)
The total fee for the physician, the assistant, and the anesthesiologist is $7,750.
Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy)
The total fee for the physician, the assistant, and the anesthesiologist is $5,250.
Prices vary by facility so please call our office for pricing.
Financing
For patients who do not qualify for insurance coverage and do not wish to self-pay, there are various third-party financing options available for each of the procedures we offer, gastric bypass, Lap Band and gastric sleeve.
