Gastric Bypass Costs & Payment Options in Los Angeles

Gastric bypass surgery has long been considered an effective, safe intervention for people who are morbidly obese. However, patients who want surgery may be stopped by financial considerations. While there may be some out of pocket expense associated with having the gastric bypass, the procedure is widely covered by insurance companies, including Medicare, and there are many options in Los Angeles to help cover any remaining costs. In the long run, consider the gastric bypass to be an investment in your health, which should not only improve your weight and medical conditions, but which could also help you save money on future medical expenses.

Gastric Bypass Costs With Insurance

Gastric bypass is an established surgical solution for obesity that has been very popular in Los Angeles and throughout the United States for decades. Because of its proven efficacy, insurance companies often include gastric bypass as a covered procedure in many major medical plans.

To determine if your individual medical insurance policy covers gastric bypass surgery, you can contact your insurance provider directly. You can also ask the human-resources department of your employer if you have insurance through your workplace. However, given the sometimes complex nature of the insurance process, it may be easier to contact us directly to provide assistance. We have employees who specialize in obtaining insurance approval for bariatric surgery, and they can answer any of your questions and help you to navigate the insurance process from start to finish.

Once we have verified your insurance coverage and you have decided to have surgery, we will begin the insurance approval process. Even if you have coverage, gastric bypass insurance approval can be tricky to obtain. Most insurance companies require detailed accounts of previous weight-loss efforts, a medical evaluation and clearance for surgery, documentation of medical conditions related to obesity, along with dietary counseling and psychological screening. Although this list may seem daunting, we will be with you every step of the way, and have a streamlined process available where you can get most of the requirements completed at our facility in a single day.

Gastric Bypass Costs Without Insurance

Some patients do not have medical insurance plans that cover gastric bypass surgery. The gastric bypass costs without insurance are paid directly by the patient. There are several options available in these cases:

• Cash payment. Some patients are fortunate enough to be able to cover the cost themselves, from their savings. We realize that not everyone is in this position, so we are able to offer a form of assistance to our patients whose insurance won't cover surgery.
• Gastric bypass payment options. In Los Angeles, many patients have opted for this method of paying for gastric bypass. We offer a financing program through United Medical Credit. An online application process is available, and often you can get receive your financing decision within minutes.
• Lines of credit or credit cards. Some patients arrange their own financing privately; depending on the terms specified by your lender, this may be advantageous.

Gastric Bypass Payment Options in Los Angeles

As noted above, gastric bypass can be financed in several ways: through insurance, through our specialist partner company, and independently. If you need to discuss your options or figure out which gastric bypass payment options are available to you, please get in touch.

Talk to a Gastric Bypass Adviser Now!

Many people have found themselves able to afford gastric bypass surgery in Los Angeles. You could be among them, whether or not you have medical insurance that will pay for the operation. Call our office at (800) 491-1977 for more information and to speak to a staff member about payment options.