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
Egd diagnostic brush wash
CPT 43235
$166 — $276
Medicare: $111
Lap gastric bypass/roux-en-y
CPT 43644
$2,427 — $4,046
Medicare: $1,618
Lap place gastr adj device
CPT 43770
$1,603 — $2,672
Medicare: $1,069
Lap sleeve gastrectomy
CPT 43775
$1,500 — $2,500
Medicare: $1,000
Revj open gstr rstcv px
CPT 43848
$2,688 — $4,480
Medicare: $1,792
Psychotherapy, 53+ minutes
CPT 90837
$114 — $190
Medicare: $76
Polysom 6/> yrs 4/> param
CPT 95810
$1,011 — $1,684
Medicare: $674
Medical nutrition indiv in
CPT 97802
$40 — $66
Medicare: $26
Med nutrition indiv subseq
CPT 97803
$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.