Bariatric Surgery Costs
We offer a comprehensive fully inclusive price with no hidden costs. For further information please phone our rooms on (02) 4032 8777
Surgery Payment Options
There are 2 main options for covering the cost of bariatric surgery, Medical Health Insurance or Private Funds.
Medical Health Insurance
To check if you are covered for Bariatric Surgery we recommend you contact your health fund and quote the appropriate Medicare item number below. Please note Medical Health Insurance does not cover the entire cost of your surgery. For further information on your out-of-pocket costs please phone our rooms on (02) 4032 8777
Gastric Sleeve – 31575
Gastric Bypass – 31572
Gastric Revision – 31584
Using your Superannuation to pay for Bariatric Surgery
It is possible to use your superannuation to pay for the entire cost of the surgery. This is known as the Compassionate Release of Superannuation (on Medical Grounds). This is done through an application to the ATO. Once you have booked your surgery with us our team will help you with the documents you require to process your application.
Gastric Balloon Fees
The gastric balloon is a non-invasive weight loss device that is swallowed by the patient and remains in the stomach where it is inflated with a saline type fluid. The method requires no endoscopy or anaesthesia and takes approximately 20 minutes to complete.
We offer a comprehensive fully inclusive price with no hidden costs. For further information please phone our rooms on (02) 4032 8777
Read more about the gastric balloon costs with our latest guide.
Dietetic Fees
Newcastle Obesity Surgery Centre is associated with the Bariatric Specialist Dietitians Julie Christie Dietitian & Associates. Julie and her team provide expert nutritional assessment and ongoing nutritional care to all weight loss surgery and gastric balloon clients.
Dietitian costs are included in our comprehensive fully inclusive price. For further information please phone our rooms on (02) 4032 8777
