* For Gastric Balloons and Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG)
Private health insurers and Medicare have declined to issue any item numbers for these procedures, and as such we can’t claim any rebates or coverage for the procedure.
* For Laparoscopic Sleeve gastroplasty (LSG) and Gastric Bypass
With top cover Private Health Insurance you may be able to have your hospital fees covered for the procedures above. Please check with your private health insurance provider that you are covered for the item numbers 31575 and 31572.
Please be aware that if you are covered for the procedure you will still be required to pay the BMI Program fee.