Surgery Cost

Cost of New Jersey Lap Band or Realize Band Surgery NJ

As you know, there are many proven health and lifestyle benefits to the weight loss that can be achieved with the Realize Band and Lap Band. That said, cost is obviously an important part of your decision to have this weight loss surgery.

Most private insurance companies in New Jersey do cover Realize Band and Lap Band Surgery costs,  if  the surgery is medically necessary. To do that, we will obtain a letter of medical necessity from your primary care physician.

The cost of Realize Band or Lap Band with Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeons of Morris is approximately $15,000, depending on the facility where your procedure will be performed. The good news is that most insurance providers in New Jersey are covering all or part of the Realize Band or Lap Band Surgery cost if you meet the National Institutes of Health insurance requirements.

Private Insurance Companies and Weight Loss Surgery in New Jersey

Most insurance companies require a letter of medical necessity from your weight loss surgeon and your primary care physician. The letter, which will be prepared by our insurance specialists on your behalf will include:

  • Your height, weight history and BMI
  • A detailed description of your obesity-related health conditions, including records of treatment. Such conditions may include high blood pressure, diabetes, heart and blood vessel disease, sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux, arthritis and high cholesterol.
  • Your current medications
  • A detailed description of how the obesity affects your daily activities
  • A detailed history of past dieting efforts. A number of insurers now require detailed documentation of participation in a physician-supervised diet plan. Most require the submission of at least six months’ worth of office notes from the supervising doctor.
  • A history of exercise programs, along with gym membership documentation

NJ Realize Band and Lap Band Surgery Cost Breakdown

The cost of  surgery comprises:

  • Anesthesia fees
  • The hospital facility fee
  • The surgeon’s fee
  • Follow-up appointments and Band Adjustments for the first 90 days after surgery.

Factors not included in the cost of Realize Band or Lap Band:

  • Post-surgery behavior, exercise and diet counseling, including the cost of vitamins and supplements.
  • Additional body contouring surgeries to remove excess skin, lift sagging body areas, improve loose muscles or treat fat deposits. Some of these additional procedures could include a facelift, breast augmentation, breast lift, abdominoplasty or liposuction.

Factors that affect Realize Band and Lap Band surgery cost in NJ:

  • If your surgeon or hospital is an in-network provider.
  • If your procedure is done on an in-patient (overnight) or out-patient (same-day discharge) basis
  • Your specific health plan.

What to Ask Our Staff About the Cost of Realize Band and Lap Band Surgery in NJ

  • What is the cost of gastric banding surgery?
  • What does the cost include? Some bariatric surgeons will quote one all-encompassing price, while others will quote the surgery cost only and not take into account pre-op tests, hospital charges, follow-up care and counseling appointments.
  • Will my insurer cover all or part of the procedure?
  • When do you start billing separately for the adjustments or fills?
  • Will my insurer cover the these adjustments or fills?
  • Will my insurer cover any complications or re-operations after gastric band surgery?
  • Do you offer patient financing plans to help with Realize or Lap Band surgery cost?
  • How much does it cost to remove the Realize Band or Lap Band?
  • Does the company provide any free on-line support for Realize and Lap Band patients?