Endocrine

How Much Does Obesity / Bariatric Surgery Treatment Cost?

Obesity is a complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat that increases risk of many health problems. When diet and exercise are insufficient, bariatric surgery (gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy) can produce significant weight loss and improvement in obesity-related conditions.

Mild
$1.0K — $5.0K
Moderate
$15K — $30K
Severe
$25K — $50K
Estimated Total Procedure-Based Cost
$9,937 — $16,562
Based on common procedures at commercial insurance rates (1.5x-2.5x Medicare)

Treatment Cost Breakdown

Diagnosis & Acute Treatment

11 procedures
$9,937 — $16,562
$166 — $276
Medicare: $111
$2,427 — $4,046
Medicare: $1,618
$1,603 — $2,672
Medicare: $1,069
$1,500 — $2,500
Medicare: $1,000
$2,688 — $4,480
Medicare: $1,792
$114 — $190
Medicare: $76
$1,011 — $1,684
Medicare: $674
$40 — $66
Medicare: $26
$33 — $55
Medicare: $22
$147 — $244
Medicare: $98
$209 — $349
Medicare: $139

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Obesity / Bariatric Surgery treatment cost?

Treatment for Obesity / Bariatric Surgery typically costs $15K — $30K depending on severity and location.

Does insurance cover Obesity / Bariatric Surgery treatment?

Most health insurance plans cover medically necessary treatment for Obesity / Bariatric Surgery. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and whether you use in-network providers.