Weight Loss Surgery Cost
- Fee: $250 ($190 with concession/pension card)
- Rebate or Notes: Medicare rebate available with GP referral
Pre-op Dietitian Consultation
- Fee: $180
- Rebate or Notes: May be partially rebatable with private health insurance; not covered by Medicare
Pre-op Psychologist Consultation
- Fee: $220
- Rebate or Notes: May be rebatable with private health insurance
Pre-op Consultation with Dr Kiron Bhatia
- Fee: $120
- Rebate or Notes: Medicare rebate available with GP referral
| Service | Fee | Rebate or Notes |
| Initial Consultation with Dr Kiron Bhatia | $250 ($190 with concession/pension card) | Medicare rebate available with GP referral |
| Pre-op Dietitian Consultation | $180 | May be partially rebatable with private health insurance; not covered by Medicare |
| Pre-op Psychologist Consultation | $220 | May be rebatable with private health insurance |
| Pre-op Consultation with Dr Kiron Bhatia | $120 | Medicare rebate available with GP referral |
Bariatric Surgery – Insured Patients
If you’re covered for bariatric surgery under your private health insurance, a one-off fee is payable to cover your care through HWLS, this is the bariatric program fee.
The Program Fee Includes:
- Surgical co-payment
- Bulk-billed appointments with the surgeon and bariatric GP
- Anaesthetic co-payment
- Assistant co-payment
- Two post-op dietitian reviews
- Two post-op psychology reviews
What’s not included:
- Hospital excess
- Pathology, radiology, or other tests that may not covered by your fund
- Additional specialists required for your care
Bariatric Surgery – Uninsured Patients
As you are not covered by private health insurance, you’ll pay a self-funded program fee.
The self-funded program fee includes:
- Surgical fee
- Bulk-billed appointments with the surgeon and bariatric GP
- Two post-op dietitian reviews
- Two post-op psychology reviews
What’s not included:
- Anaesthetist fees
- Assistant fee
- Hospital fees
- Pathology, radiology, or other investigations
- Additional specialists required for your care
Important: If complications occur or your hospital stay is extended, additional costs apply. For high-risk patients, we strongly recommend private health insurance to avoid large, unexpected costs.
Bariatric Surgery – Non MBS Covered Procedures
Some procedures are not covered by Medicare or private health insurance because they do not have a Medicare item number. These include:
- Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty
- Gastric Balloon
Please contact our rooms on (03) 9457 6690 for an approximate quote.
Are You Covered for Bariatric Surgery?
Check with your private health fund and confirm that you are covered for bariatric surgery item numbers:
- Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy – 31575
- Gastric Bypass – 31572
- Laparoscopic Gastric Band – 31569
Payment Plans
Using Your Superannuation
You may be eligible to use your superannuation to fund surgery on medical grounds. We will assist you with the documentation required for your claim. Our staff are well educated on what is required for your application and will be able to guide you through the process.
Please note: This process can take approx. 4-6 weeks.
General Surgical & Upper GI - Surgery Fees (Non-Bariatric)
Insured Patients:
- For procedures like gastroscopy, colonoscopy, general and cancer surgery. Dr Bhatia will bill your health fund directly, although a copayment fee may apply.
- No fee applies for DVA card holders.
Uninsured Patients:
- A customised quote will be provided based on the procedure.
Need Help?
Our friendly team is here to guide you through costs, insurance, and payment options. Please contact our rooms on 03 9457 6690 or message us for further information on costs relating to surgery.