Cost Information

Cost Summary

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.

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
  • Complete Surgeon, Assistant & Anaesthetist fees
  • Theatre use & up to 2 nights hospital admission stay
  • All in-hospital pathology & radiology tests
  • Gastroscopy at no extra fee if completed concurrently
  • Complete Surgeon, Assistant & Anaesthetist fees ($8,000 fixed allocation)
  • Standard theatre room & up to 3 nights hospital stay
  • Refund: $1,000 refund if discharged after only 1 night
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.
  • Gastroscopy hospital component: +$285 (if done at the same time)
  • External pathology & radiology items if requested
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
  • Complete Surgeon, Assistant & Anaesthetist fees
  • Theatre use & up to 2 nights hospital admission stay
  • Post-operative clinically required pathology & radiology
  • Complete Surgeon, Assistant & Anaesthetist fees ($9,550 / $10,550 fixed tier)
  • Standard theatre room & up to 3 nights hospital stay
  • Refund: $1,000 refund if discharged after only 1 night
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.
  • Mandatory pre-op Gastroscopy hospital fee applies (ranges $480 to over $1,000 depending on location)
  • External pathology & radiology items if requested
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

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

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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Epworth Eastern Hospital
Suite 62, Level 6, 1 Arnold Street, Box Hill, VIC 3128
Epworth Freemasons
Grey Street
Level 1, 124 Grey Street, East Melbourne, VIC 3002
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