Paying for Weight Loss Surgery
Insurance Versus Self / Cash Pay Bariatric Surgery a Preliminary Discussion
How you pay for a bariatric procedure is likely top of mind, and rightly so. While bariatric surgery does not represent an intervention for an emergency concern, we all know the physical and psychological problems that plague patients with obesity. Further, surgery is expensive, no matter how you cut it, so the ideal circumstance would be to have health insurance pay for the procedure. There are some distinct pros and cons of going through the insurance process to cover bariatric […]
Why Does the Bariatric Surgery Process Take So Long?
What stands out to most patients when they begin their bariatric journey is how long it takes to go from the initial consultation to surgery. After all, we’re all aware that obesity is a disease that causes several follow-on metabolic disorders that can be debilitating or even life-threatening. We also know that the obesity problem is not improving in the United States or worldwide. Unfortunately, while weight loss medications and injections that are currently so popular do offer a short-term […]
What If My Insurance Doesn’t Cover Bariatric Surgery
When patients think of surgery, the first thought that pops into their minds is the cost, and rightly so. Surgery is, by any measure, an expensive proposition. When it comes to semi-elective procedures like bariatric surgery, there may not be the immediate desire to pay out of pocket, unlike more urgent surgical needs where there’s simply no choice. As such, patients quickly look to their insurance company to see if bariatric surgery is covered. The sad truth is that many […]
A Tucson Alternative to Bariatric Surgery in Mexico
When looking for the bariatric surgeon, many of you will have come across advertisements for surgeons and facilities in Mexico. To be sure, pricing in Mexico can be very favorable. There are also several well-trained surgeons and some quality facilities there. However, Dr. Higa and our hospital partners, understanding that our patients should have access to a lower cost cash pay bariatric surgery option, have created a surgical package that offers the highest quality of care with attractive pricing right here […]
Why Does the Bariatric Surgery Insurance Process Take So Long?
If you have contacted your insurance company about coverage for bariatric surgery and noted their list of requirements, you might initially be overwhelmed. To be sure, the insurance process is not a quick one. Insurance companies have a stated goal of ensuring that bariatric surgery or weight loss surgery is the best and only option for your particular situation and that means ruling out any other possible treatments for obesity, no matter how low their success rates may be. For […]