During your initial consultation, our team will discuss your goals, explore your options, and answer any questions to ensure you feel confident about your bariatric surgery journey.
*Individual Results May Vary
Expected Costs and Insurance Options
*Individual Results May Vary
Initial Consultation
BetterLife Bariatric Program
Our comprehensive bariatric care program encompasses all bariatric operations and post-operative care. The program cost remains consistent regardless of the specific operation chosen. Our practice maintains transparent pricing with no hidden costs.
The program includes:
- The surgical procedure
- Comprehensive 12-month post-operative care including:
- Surgeon follow-up and review
- Regular clinical nurse and dietitian consultations to monitor weight loss progress and recovery
- Optional Exercise Physiology custom-made program
Additional Costs
- Anaesthetist fees range between $1500-2000, partially rebated by Medicare or private health fund
- Pre-operative very low-caloric diet (VLCD) for 2 weeks to enhance surgical safety
- Psychologist fee if required
Private Health Insurance Options
Private health insurance coverage includes:
- All private hospital expenses (Theatre and accommodation)
- Health fund rebate for bariatric procedures
- Health fund rebate for anaesthetist fees
- Combined rebate from health fund and Medicare ranges between $1200 to $1700, depending on the procedure type.
Patients with private health insurance (typically requiring top/Gold cover) should verify eligibility using these item numbers:
- Gastric Sleeve: 31575
- Gastric Bypass: 31572
- Revision Surgery: 31584
- Removal of Gastric Band: 31585
- Gastroscopy: 30473
Uninsured Patient Options
For patients without private health insurance, we offer competitive pricing while maintaining high-quality aftercare. Estimated costs include:
- BetterLife Bariatric Program – TBA
- Anaesthetist fees: $1500-2000
- Medicare rebate: $700-1000
- Total out-of-pocket expenses: $15000-18500
- Hospital fees: $8750-12000
*Individual Results May Vary
Superannuation Access
Eligible patients may access their superannuation through the Compassionate Release of Superannuation (CRS) Program. This government-operated program allows access to superannuation funds for the superannuant or direct family members. SuperCare can assist with the application process, which requires ATO approval. Upon approval, funds are released directly to the nominated account.
For detailed quotations, please contact us at 1300 046 046.
