Cash Pay Gastric Bypass
At Anchorage Bariatrics, we want to help you succeed with bariatric surgery whether you are covered by insurance or paying out of pocket. We know that you have options for paying cash for a gastric bypass out-of-state or even out of the country. However, we want to keep you in Alaska! When you choose our bariatric center for your weight-loss surgery, you can expect a staff of local, friendly, and knowledgeable surgeons, medical personnel, and more to help you every step of your journey.
Learn more about our gastric bypass surgery options by reaching out to the team at Anchorage Bariatrics today.
The Benefits of Having Your Gastric Bypass Done Locally
Having your surgery locally provides you with excellent care and support throughout the entire bariatric surgery process from your initial visit to your long-term follow-up care.
When you plan a gastric bypass out-of-state or country, it leaves many questions to ponder, including:
- Who will do your follow-up care?
- What happens if you have a complication?
- How safe is traveling long distances immediately after surgery?
- What are the costs of traveling for care, including airfare, hotel, and ground transportation?
When you choose to have your gastric bypass done locally at Anchorage Bariatrics, you’ll have a local team who is by your side every step of the way from preparation for the weight-loss surgery to aftercare and beyond.
Don’t risk your care to just anyone — Anchorage Bariatrics is here to provide you with exceptional care throughout your bariatric surgery journey.
Weight-Loss Surgery in Alaska
First-class, affordable weight loss surgery is now available in Alaska. The team at Anchorage Bariatrics is committed to providing you with exceptional care at a price tailored to those who are interested in paying cash for their bariatric surgery. Call us to find out exactly how we can help you accomplish your weight management goals.
Costs Associated With The Procedure
Fee Type | Overnight Stay* @ Surgery Center of Anchorage (SCOA) |
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Surgeon Fee | $9000 |
Surgery Center Fee/Hospital Fee | $15000 |
Anesthesia Fee | $2400 |
* Self-pay patients: all fees above must be paid in full no later than your preoperative appointment with your surgeon.
For the surgery center and anesthesia (as they are completely separate/independent from Anchorage Bariatrics), please make payment arrangements directly with the Surgery Center by calling 907-563-1800.
*Cash Pay prices are estimates and based on an “average” patient. Actual prices may vary.
**Please be aware that by providing us with your insurance information we are assuming you want to utilize your insurance for your care. If you would prefer that we not bill insurance you need to notify us prior to any patient encounter.
Additional costs associated with AFTER surgery care
- BLIS insurance: If you suffer a complication of this surgery you may require treatment in the ER, the hospital or require further tests, procedures, or surgery. While rare, we do offer insurance for your protection. The costs for this vary on the coverage you wish receive.
Comprehensive Package A: $2,313.84
— 90 day coverage for Cardiopulmonary; Thromboembolic; Bleeding; Infection; Leak; Perforation; Obstruction, Stenosis, or Stricture
Package B: $1,445.72
— 90 day coverage for Bleeding; Infection; Leak; Perforation - Pathology fee: tissue specimens are not typically sent with a gastric bypass, however, in certain situations samples may be taken. The approximate charge for this is $600.
- Medications: please consider that you will get prescription medications around the time of surgery to include nausea medications and pain medications. If you have an overnight stay you may receive IV medications for pain and nausea as well as IV fluids. Depending on the location of your overnight stay you may have to pay for these medications which can be $500-700.
**Costs are all approximate and may change at any time
Costs associated with evaluation for surgery
If you have insurance (even if they don't cover bariatric surgery) some or all of these may be covered.
Additional Types | Cost |
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Initial Surgeon Consult | $400 |
Initial Dietary Consult | $100 |
Program Fee | $250 |
Psychologic Evaluation | $800 |
Lab Work | $130 |
Swallow Study | $168 |
Swallow Study Interpretation | $162 |
EGD (Surgeon Fee Only) | $500 |
EKG | $100 |
Chest Xray | $76 |
Chest Xray Interpretation | $60 |
Total | $2446 |