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Gastric Sleeve
$5,500
WITH INSURANCE
Comprehensive surgical package tailored for patients utilizing top-level private health insurance cover.
- ✓ SURGEON
- ✓ ANAESTHETIST
- ✓ ASSISTANT
- ✓ GASTROSCOPY
✱ Gastric Sleeve
$19,000
SELF FUND
All-inclusive self-funded pathway grouping all critical operating costs into one predictive figure.
- ✓ PRIVATE HOSPITAL COST
- ✓ SURGEON
- ✓ ANAESTHETIST
- ✓ ASSISTANT
- ✓ GASTROSCOPY
Gastric Bypass
$7,000
WITH INSURANCE
Advanced metabolic correction procedure structure for private health insurance holders.
- ✓ SURGEON
- ✓ ANAESTHETIST
- ✓ ASSISTANT
- ✓ GASTROSCOPY
✱ Gastric Bypass
$22,000
SELF FUND
Complete independent self-funded outline combining mandatory surgical steps and tracking reviews.
- ✓ PRIVATE HOSPITAL COST
- ✓ SURGEON
- ✓ ANAESTHETIST
- ✓ ASSISTANT
- ✓ GASTROSCOPY
SELF-FUNDED PRICES ARE INDICATIVE ONLY.
MEDICARE REBATES MAY APPLY.
SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS.
MEDICARE REBATES MAY APPLY.
SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS.
Hospital Comparison Table
| Feature / Metric | Mulgrave Private Hospital | Epworth Richmond & Eastern |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital Details |
Mulgrave Private Hospital
Mulgrave
|
Epworth Hospitals
Richmond & Box Hill
|
| Package Type | Fixed Price All-inclusive "Self Pay" package structure | Variable Fee Estimate Final total subject to hospital stay factors |
| Estimated Total Cost |
$19,000
Out-of-Pocket Cost
Approx. $18,000 after Medicare rebate
|
~$18,500
Average Combined Estimate
• Hospital cost (variable): $10,500
• Surgery & Anaesthetic (fixed): $8,000 Approx. $17,500 after Medicare rebate
|
| Key Inclusions |
|
|
| Complication Coverage |
Fully Covered (Included)
Eliminates extra financial risk. Covers unexpected ICU/HDU admission, return to theatre, or extended stays. |
Patient Liable for Intensive Care
Includes standard return to theatre if needed, but critical care stays incur separate daily rates: • HDU: +$2,315 per night • ICU: +$3,400 per night *Statistical ICU/HDU risk is under 1%. |
| Weight Limit | Strictly less than 180 kg | No official limit enforced Private health insurance strongly recommended if weight exceeds 180 kg. |
| Additional Out-of-Pockets | $0 for standard clinical items bundled in core surgical layout. |
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| Feature / Metric | Mulgrave Private Hospital | Epworth Richmond & Eastern |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital Details |
Mulgrave Private Hospital
Mulgrave
|
Epworth Hospitals
Richmond & Box Hill
|
| Package Type | Fixed Price All-inclusive "Self Pay" package structure | Variable Fee Estimate Final total subject to hospital stay factors |
| Estimated Total Cost |
Standard: $22,000
Approx. $20,400 after Medicare rebate
With Hiatus Hernia Repair: $23,200
Approx. $20,800 after Medicare rebate
|
Standard: ~$21,550
Hospital $12,000 + Surgical & Anaesthetic $9,550
Approx. $20,000 after Medicare rebate
With Hernia Repair: ~$22,550
Hospital $12,000 + Surgical $10,550
Approx. $20,200 after Medicare rebate
|
| Key Inclusions |
|
|
| Complication Coverage |
Fully Covered (Included)
Eliminates extra financial risk. Covers unexpected ICU/HDU admission, return to theatre, or extended stays. |
Patient Liable for Intensive Care
Includes standard return to theatre if needed, but critical care stays incur separate daily rates: • HDU: +$2,315 per night • ICU: +$3,400 per night *Statistical ICU/HDU risk is under 1%. |
| Weight Limit | Strictly less than 180 kg | No official limit enforced Private health insurance strongly recommended if weight exceeds 180 kg. |
| Additional Out-of-Pockets | Hospital fees apply separately for the mandatory pre-operative Gastroscopy. |
|
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sleeve Gastrectomy — WITH Private Health Insurance (Gold Cover)
First Consultation
Free with valid medicare card
Surgeon Gap Fee
$5,000
Anaesthetic Gap
$500
Hospital Excess
Your policy excess (billed by hospital directly)
Total Out-of-Pocket (excl. excess)
~$5,500
Sleeve Gastrectomy — Without Insurance
First Consultation
Free with valid medicare card
Surgeon Gap Fee
$5,000
Anaesthetic Gap
$500
Hospital Excess
Your policy excess (billed by hospital directly)
Total Out-of-Pocket (excl. excess)
~$5,500
Gastric Bypass
Sleeve Gastrectomy — WITH Private Health Insurance (Gold Cover)
First Consultation
Free with valid medicare card
Surgeon Gap Fee
$5,000
Anaesthetic Gap
$500
Hospital Excess
Your policy excess (billed by hospital directly)
Total Out-of-Pocket (excl. excess)
~$5,500
Sleeve Gastrectomy — Without Insurance
First Consultation
Free with valid medicare card
Surgeon Gap Fee
$5,000
Anaesthetic Gap
$500
Hospital Excess
Your policy excess (billed by hospital directly)
Total Out-of-Pocket (excl. excess)
~$5,500
Revision Surgery
Sleeve Gastrectomy — WITH Private Health Insurance (Gold Cover)
First Consultation
Free with valid medicare card
Surgeon Gap Fee
$5,000
Anaesthetic Gap
$500
Hospital Excess
Your policy excess (billed by hospital directly)
Total Out-of-Pocket (excl. excess)
~$5,500
Sleeve Gastrectomy — Without Insurance
First Consultation
Free with valid medicare card
Surgeon Gap Fee
$5,000
Anaesthetic Gap
$500
Hospital Excess
Your policy excess (billed by hospital directly)
Total Out-of-Pocket (excl. excess)
~$5,500
Dietitian Support
$350 for 1 session before surgery and 2 sessions after surgery. Patients may be elligible for medicare rebate with Chronic Health Care Plans.
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Suite 62, Level 6, 1 Arnold Street,
Box Hill, VIC 3128
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Grey Street
Level 1, 124 Grey Street, East Melbourne, VIC 3002
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