NJ Lap Band Surgery Now Offered to Lap Band Surgery Candidates in New Jersey at a Low Cost and Affordable Price
The cost of NJ Lap Band Surgery is an important factor for those who do not have insurance, or those who do not have Lap Band Surgery coverage through their current insurance carrier. Dr. Alexander Abkin is now offering NJ Lap Band Surgery for an affordable and low cost price.
- Newark, NJ (1888PressRelease) September 10, 2010 - NJ Lap Band Surgery Cost
As you know, there are many proven health and lifestyle benefits to the weight loss that can be achieved with Lap Band Surgery in New Jersey. That said, cost is obviously an important part of your decision to have this weight loss surgery.
Most private insurance companies in New Jersey do cover Lap Band Surgery costs, if the surgery is medically necessary. To do that, we will obtain a letter of medical necessity from your primary care physician.
The cost of Lap Band Surgery in New Jersey with Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeons of Morris is approximately $15,000, depending on the facility where your procedure will be performed. The good news is that most insurance providers in New Jersey are covering all or part of the Lap Band Surgery cost if you meet the National Institutes of Health insurance requirements.
Visit our website at http://www.NjLapBandSurgery.com for more information.
Most insurance companies require a letter of medical necessity from your weight loss surgeon and your primary care physician. The letter, which will be prepared by our insurance specialists on your behalf will include:
* Your height, weight history and BMI
* A detailed description of your obesity-related health conditions, including records of treatment. Such conditions may include high blood pressure, diabetes, heart and blood vessel disease, sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux, arthritis and high cholesterol.
* Your current medications
* A detailed description of how the obesity affects your daily activities
* A detailed history of past dieting efforts. A number of insurers now require detailed documentation of participation in a physician-supervised diet plan. Most require the submission of at least six months' worth of office notes from the supervising doctor.
* A history of exercise programs, along with gym membership documentation
NJ Lap Band Surgery Cost Breakdown
The cost of surgery comprises:
* Anesthesia fees
* The hospital facility fee
* The surgeon's fee
* Follow-up appointments and Band Adjustments for the first 90 days after surgery.
Factors not included in the cost of Lap Band Surgery:
* Post-surgery behavior, exercise and diet counseling, including the cost of vitamins and supplements.
* Additional body contouring surgeries to remove excess skin, lift sagging body areas, improve loose muscles or treat fat deposits. Some of these additional procedures could include a facelift, breast augmentation, breast lift, abdominoplasty or liposuction.
Factors that affect Lap Band Surgery in New Jersey:
* If your surgeon or hospital is an in-network provider.
* If your procedure is done on an in-patient (overnight) or out-patient (same-day discharge) basis
* Your specific health plan.
What to Ask Our Staff About the Cost of Lap Band Surgery in NJ
* What is the cost of gastric banding surgery?
* What does the cost include? Some bariatric surgeons will quote one all-encompassing price, while others will quote the surgery cost only and not take into account pre-op tests, hospital charges, follow-up care and counseling appointments.
* Will my insurer cover all or part of the procedure?
* When do you start billing separately for the adjustments or fills?
* Will my insurer cover the these adjustments or fills?
* Will my insurer cover any complications or re-operations after gastric band surgery?
* Do you offer patient financing plans to help with Lap Band surgery cost?
* How much does it cost to remove the Lap Band?
* Does the company provide any free on-line support for Lap Band patients?
What is Lap Band Surgery in NJ?
The NJ Lap Band procedure involves placing an adjustable silicone band around the upper part of the stomach which reduces the opening to the stomach and creates a smaller food pouch at the top of the stomach. The larger portion of the stomach is left below the band. The inner liner of the gastric band is a hollow ring filled with saline that can be adjusted with more or less saline to create a smaller or larger opening.
To schedule a personalized Lap Band Surgery Consultation, please visit us online at http://www.LapBandSurgery.com or call us at 973.410.9700
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