Payment Options & Insurance Eligibility for Weight Loss Surgery

Insurance coverage is an important consideration for patients interested in bariatric surgery. We accept most private insurance plans and will arrange out-of-network benefits if necessary.

Prior to your initial visit, please contact your insurance company to find out if weight loss surgery is a covered benefit under your policy.

Authorization from your insurance company is necessary before surgery. Our insurance specialist will assist you in obtaining approval. You may be asked to provide:

• Documentation regarding your attempts to diet, especially medically supervised diet plans
• Current weight and height
• Documentation of weight-related conditions
• Letters from specialists in support of the benefits of weight loss surgery

It may take several weeks to obtain approval. On occasion, insurance companies will deny an initial request for the surgery despite our best efforts. Appeals can be filed by the policyholder and insurance companies often approve the procedure when faced with a determined patient.

For patients who wish to pay with cash, a discounted package rate is available. Financing is also available.