Self Payers, Pre- Op test$$$$$$$$$$$$$

[Bell1138 1]

I will be self paying my lap band surgery. I have an appt. with my surgeon on 1/13/10, the surgery coordinator told me that at my first appt. the doctor would tell my what pre-op testing he feels I need. I know that I will need a psy. eval, the surgeon stated at the seminar that everyone must have one. My question is what is the average cost of of the standard pre-op testing for the lap band, and were all these test done at the hospital or were they each done seperatly. I know the psy. eval is done seperatly. I would appreciate any info. Thanks in advance.

[girlpilot 0]

My pre-op testing fees where included in the hospital fee. I had to pay the hospital, the doctor and the anesthesiologist. After paying all that I got a bill for $40.00 for the radiologist who read my chest xray. Your doctors office should be able to give you this info since it various.

[Soexcited 64]

Hi, My price included everything 100% from pre op tests to post op everything, including fills. One flat fee $15,500 paid in advance .... no matter what I need they will do for me. I suppose it evens out, some patients have to do a bunch of stuff others not much.

[JessDubai 0]

Hi. I didn't have to have a psych evaluation. I only have to have an abdominal ultrasound and some blood work.

My total cost of pre-op testing was $965 USD (3550 AED) and that included the doctor's appointment.

Banded on 9 January 2010

[stoney0282 0]

I was a self pay for my surgery. I went tomy primary care physcian and requested surgery clearance. I had a list of things that were needed that my surgeon had given me. My primary doctor did all tests required and I paid only my copay to him. He then mailed a clearance letter to the surgeon.