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Bariatric procedures, on average, cost from $20,000 to $25,000. Medical insurance coverage varies by state and insurance provider. In 2004, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reduced barriers to obtaining Medicare coverage for obesity treatments. Bariatric surgery may be covered if it is medically appropriate and if it is performed to correct an obesity-related illness. If you are considering bariatric surgery, contact your regional Medicare or Medicaid office or health insurance plan to find out if the procedure is covered.
SOURCE: Weight-control Information Network, National Institutes of Health
Bariatric procedures, on average, cost from $20,000 to $25,000. Medical insurance coverage varies by state and insurance provider. In 2004, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reduced barriers to obtaining Medicare coverage for obesity treatments. Bariatric surgery may be covered if it is medically appropriate and if it is performed to correct an obesity-related illness. If you are considering bariatric surgery, contact your regional Medicare or Medicaid office or health insurance plan to find out if the procedure is covered.
SOURCE: Weight-control Information Network, National Institutes of Health
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