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Lap Band Surgery
Cost
In most cases your
insurance will pay all or most of the cost of lap band surgery
procedure. We can help you qualify and provide several cost
options and incentives to make lap banding affordable for you.
Most of our patients experience a significant benefit from reducing
current food and medical cost that make lap band a good investment.
The two types of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding
procedures approved for use in the United States, the LAP-BAND and
REALIZE Band. The cost will vary on an individual basis and there is
not one “right” price to pay for the procedure which can be affected
by a variety of factors.
The factors affecting the total price of gastric banding
include:
- Choice of surgeon
- Geographic location
- Medical facility
- Fees included (or not included) in program
Bariatric Surgeon Fees
The doctor you choose to perform gastric band surgery can affect
both the price and outcome. A bariatric surgeon’s fee is often
determined by the level of skill, training, experience in general
surgery, bariatric techniques, and specific bariatric procedures.
Bariatric surgeons with more skill, training, and experience may
cost more than those with less, but they also increase your chances
of higher quality care and less surgical complications. When
comparing bariatric surgeons, it is important to consider their
credentials, experience, and patient results as well as the cost.
When comparing bariatric program, it is important to consider
more than just the quoted price. It is necessary to compare the fees
and services that are included (or not included) in the bariatric
package.
Fees to consider with gastric banding:
- Surgeon fees
- Hospital charges and associated surgery fees
- Anesthesiologist fees
- Radiologist fees
- Pre-Op lab work and psychological testing
- Follow-up medical visits
- Fills and adjustments
- Aftercare, including exercise program, behavioral health,
diet counseling
- Travel expenses
- Revisions
When discussing costs, the individual should inquire about all
costs of the Lap-Band procedure from start to finish. The costs to
consider include pre-op tests, surgeon fees, hospital charges and
associated surgery fees. There are also additional costs in the
follow-up care, including nutritional counseling, psychological
support, and follow-up medical visits.
Although it should not be the only criteria when choosing a
surgeon or facility, the cost of Lap-Band surgery is an important
consideration since it is a sizeable amount of money that will be
spent. However, the money is put to good use if it improves the
individual's health and quality of life. The costs can vary based on
where the surgery is performed and on the individuals specific
condition. It is extremely important to find out all related costs
and consider all the financial issues before the surgery takes
place.
Dallas Lap Band Surgery
Center
9940 Poppy Drive
Dallas, Texas 75218
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