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Gastric Banding and Sleeve Gastrectomy

Provided you are covered by private health insurance, the cost of either gastric banding or sleeve gastrectomy proceedure is $4950. This upfront out-of-pocket cost covers your surgeon, anaesthetist, and assistant surgeon fees as well as your lifelong aftercare support program which is all conducted in-house by our experienced team. A unique feature of our pricing policy is that includes the anaesthetist's fee, and that we do not impose limits or expiry dates on things like band adjustments or long-term reviews by your surgeon. You can feel safe that you're completely covered. At OClinic we insist on transparency- there are no hidden fees. Clear and simple.
 

The OClinic program fee includes:

  • surgeon, anaesthetist, and assistant surgeon fees for either your gastric banding or sleeve gastrectomy procedure
  • all medical reviews for check-ups (every month for gastric band, every 3 months for sleeve gastrectomy) until you reach your goal weight, then annually for life
  • all band adjustments including Huber needles and consumables
  • open access for additional medical consultations at any time if problems arise.
  • 2 x psychologist consultations (before surgery and again at 6 months)
  • 8 x dietitian and nutritionist consultations
  • monthly psychologist-moderatedsupport group access

 

Is there anything else to pay?


There are some other small costs to consider which are standard for any surgical procedure- Your 2 week Optifast liver preparation treatment prior to surgery (available from all leading pharmacies), the health fund excess you may be required to pay under your health fund policy, and occasionally tests such as an Xray, ECG's or a physician's consultation may be needed depending on your medical history. However the major costs have all been covered by your once-off initial payment.


click here for further details about the OCare total care program


Private Health Insurance- check that you’re covered

The hospital costs associated with gastric banding surgery are usually covered by most levels of private health insurance. Some of the more basic levels of cover such as extras-only cover may not include weightloss surgery. (NIB Health fund only covers gastric banding in its top-level cover). A 12-month waiting period usually applies if you have recently joined a health fund. Gastric banding is NOT considered cosmetic surgery. It has a Medicare item number and is recognised by all the major health funds. To find out if you are covered, contact your health fund and quote the following Medicare item number:

Gastric Banding:
 item no. 30511
Sleeve Gastrectomy: item no. 30518

 

AHSA- Alliance Funds
(Teachers, Defence, Police, etc)		 http://www.ahsa.com.au (02) 9411 9100
HCF http://www.hcf.com.au 13 13 34
MBF http://www.mbf.com.au 13 11 37
Medibank Private http://www.medibank.com.au 13 23 31
NIB http://www.nib.com.au 13 14 63

 


The Gastric balloon


The cost of our gastric balloon program is $6000. As for our other procedures, our fee includes both the procedural costs as well as our aftercare program. This includes:

  • the cost of the balloon prosthesis
  • surgeon and anaesthetist fees for balloon insertion
  • surgeon and anaesthetist fees for balloon removal at 6 months
  • 6 medical reviews
  • 6 dietitian reviews
  • 2 psychology consultations.



Not privately insured?

No health insurance? We may have an affordable solution for you.

At OClinic we share your frustration that weight loss surgery is not readily accessible in the public hospital system under Medicare. In partnership with our hospital, health professionals, and suppliers, we have put together one of the most affordable options in Australia for patients without private health insurance whilst maintaining the same high quality aftercare and team support. Call us for a quotation on 8197 9595.

 


Patient Finance- MacCredit 

OClinic is pleased to offer a patient financing option through MacCredit! This offer available is specifically designated for patients getting Medical and Cosmetic procedures. Finance that works for you

  • Unsecured payment plans from $1,000 to $40,000
  • Plans up to 84 months
  • Low interest rates
  • Extended finance options to suit every budget
  • Finance all or part of your procedure
  • A line of credit facility allowing you to redraw on funds for additional treatments in the future
  • Fast efficient approvals

To apply, or simply to find out more, call Don Greenamyer on 0419 664 186 or visit the MacCredit website.

 


Other Payment Options

Early Release of Super

Patients may apply to APRA, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, for an early release of superannuation funds to cover part or all of the cost of undergoing gastric banding surgery. Check with your financial advisor to see if this is right for you. More details can be found on the APRA website.

If you chose to apply for this, three documents need to be lodged:

1. completed application form- click here to download.
2. A letter of support from your General Practitioner
3. A letter of support from OClinic (we will provide this following your initial consultation)
Note that processing time by APRA generally takes around 6 weeks.
 

Tax Rebate Scheme

A significant rebate may be able to be claimed through your end of year tax return. You can claim a tax offset of 20% of your net medical expenses over $1,500. There is no upper limit on the amount you can claim, and it is not means or assets tested.

For example:

  • $4950 Out-of-pocket expense: tax rebate = ($4950 - $1500) x 20% = $690

As always, check with your accountant or financial advisor if this may apply to you. Further details can be found on the Australian Taxation Office website.

Click here to go back to the homepage and check your Body Mass Index to see if you are suitable for our weight loss program.