TREATMENT PRICES

We know that price is not the first thing many think about when seeking treatment, but we do understand it is often a real consideration when evaluating what is right for you. We’re here to ensure that you are as informed as you can be about both medical and financial information.

The first step in any treatment journey at Morphē is to assess your needs and determine the right path forward for you. This will be done in a formal consultation with Dr George Balalis (Weight Loss and Upper GI Surgeon) or Dr Jesse Beumer (Weight Loss and General Surgeon).

Once you have determined the best option for you, your surgeon will discuss the surgery, procedure or treatment in detail with you including how it is performed, how it works, what results you can expect and also the possible complications.

You may also choose to see Endocrinologist, Dr Tom Chesterman for your initial consultation to discuss non-surgical weight loss medications.

Beyond your initial consultation, and depending on your treatment pathway, you may require access to other members of our fully specialised team. All consulting from one supportive space, this team includes our surgeon, dietitians, psychologists, exercise physiologists, bariatric nurse, bariatric GPs and our endocrinologist (if and when needed).

Find out more about specialist appointments for a guideline on related prices.

PRIVATE HEALTH FOR SURGERY

Private Health funds can provide a level of cover for weight loss, upper GI and general surgeries, however bariatric surgery requires ‘top hospital gold’ level cover. Please note that Allurion Gastric Balloon and non-surgical options are not covered by private health and therefore need to be paid for privately.

To ensure you are covered for weight loss surgery, you may like to call your private health fund and check with them on the following items/codes to see if they are included in your policy coverage:

• Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (Gastric Sleeve) – 31575
• Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass (One Anastomosis or Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass) – 31572
• Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (Endosleeve) – no rebates available
• Endoscopic Outlet Reduction (OverStitch) – 30517
• Laparoscopic Removal of a Gastric Band (Lap Band Removal) – 31585
• Laparoscopic Revisional Bariatric Surgery – 31584
• Hiatus Hernia – 31468
• Upper GI Endoscopy (Gastroscopy) – 30473
• Colonoscopy – 32222
• Gallbladder surgery (Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy) – 30445
• Abdominal Hernia Surgery – 30621

UNINSURED & SELF-FUNDED SURGICAL PATIENTS

If you are uninsured or self-funded, it’s important to note that there are further costs associated with your care in a private hospital as well as fees for anaesthetist and surgical assistant.

The total amount will depend on a number of factors, including: the type of surgery, the hospital, the anaesthetist.

As an uninsured patient, other costs that you can expect to pay are;

• Private Hospital Fee
• Anaesthetist
• Assistant
• Scans & Medications

With all surgeries, there are associated risks. In the unlikely event that a patient experiences a complication/emergency that requires further treatment, if you are uninsured, further costs may be applicable.

ACCESSING SUPERANNUATION FOR WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY

Some weight loss surgery patients are eligible to access superannuation to pay for their treatment under what is called ‘Compassionate Medical Grounds’.

To be eligible, you must meet the criteria set by the ATO, specifically as it relates to requiring medical treatment to treat a life-threatening illness. Read more about accessing your super on compassionate medical grounds here.

Accessing superannuation will require reports supporting your claim from both your surgeon and your GP and must be applied for via your MyGov account. We can discuss this process with you and assist you with the requirements.

Accessing superannuation will require reports supporting your claim from both your surgeon and your GP and must be applied for via your MyGov account. We can discuss this process with you and assist you with the requirements.

If you would like to consider accessing your superannuation to pay for weight loss surgery, please ensure that you have adequate funds available in your superannuation account and a referral to see a surgeon, and then make an appointment with us to discuss.