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How much does lap band surgery cost and is it available in Washington State?
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∙ 13y ago
LapBand surgery (which is a brand) costs between $12,000 and $25,000 depending on where you live. The cost of the procedure will reflect the cost of living in your area. The LapBand website has a surgeon locator: http://www.lapband.com/en/lapband_is_for_you/find_a_surgeon/
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Does Washington state insurances have to cover lap band surgery?
No, it is up to each insurance company to decided on whether they will cover this procedure or not. They are not required to cover this procedure by state or federal mandate.
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How many different types of gastric band surgery are there?
There is only one major type of gastric band surgery available that is safe and approved by the FDA. The surgery restricts your stomach, which is used to assist people in losing weight.
What is the difference between gastric band and lap band surgery?
The difference between gastric band surgery and lap band surgery is the type of procedure which is undertaken and the complications which may arise from the surgery.
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What are upmc insurance requirements for lap band surgery?
what are the weight requirments to qualify for the lap band surgery?
What exactly is bariatrics?
Bariatric surgery is basically any form of weight loss surgery. Weight loss or bariatric surgery has 3 options available: lap-band system surgery, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG).
What is involved in a band surgery?
"Band surgery would be referred to as Gastric Bypass surgery. They place a band around the stomach to reduce intake of food, thus helping an obese person to lose weight."
Where can I find online reviews of the Lap Band surgery?
You can find reviews of the Lap Band surgery at http://www.viewpoints.com/Lap-Band-Surgery-reviews. You could also check out http://www.chasefreedom.com/lapband.html
Does Anthem Blue Cross in Ohio cover lap band surgery?
This does not generally cover lap band surgery. This is not a medically necessary surgery so it is not covered.
What Is Gastric Bypass Lap Surgery?
Lap Band surgery is a bariatric weight loss surgery that is a less invasive alternative to gastric bypass surgery. Lap Band surgery is typically down as an outpatient procedure and patients are able to go home just a few hours after surgery is completed. Lap Band surgery does not cut the stomach as gastric bypass surgery does. Instead a band is placed around the stomach that reduced the amount of food the body can take in. This band can be easily adjusted to allow more or less food to be consumed at any time. The band is also completely removable.
