Do You Know Your BMI?
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a ratio of weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. This is the acceptable standard for classifying obesity. A BMI of 30 or greater meets criteria for some weight loss surgery procedures. With a BMI of 35 – 40, many insurance companies will look for at least one serious medical condition related to your weight. A BMI of 40 or greater is often enough to gain bariatric surgery coverage through your insurance. The major weight related, or comorbid, conditions that lead to bariatric surgery coverage are:
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Sleep apnea
- Fatty liver
A BMI of 30 or greater meets clinical criteria for bariatric surgery.
A BMI of 35 – 40 must be associated with at least one serious medical condition like Diabetes, Sleep Apnea or High Blood Pressure for the sleeve of gastric bypass.
A BMI of 40+ does not typically require an associated medical condition for bariatric surgery insurance coverage.
If you think you qualify, we invite you to take the next step on our Getting Started page.
Cash Price Includes:
- ABSS Pre-Op Bag (vitamins ($12), protein shakes, coupons, surgery & discharge instructions)
- Hospital & Anesthesiologist's fee
- Surgeon's fee
- 1-2 overnight stay
- 90-Days of post-op visits
- Pre-op labs & Chest X-Ray (not included radiology, professional/reading fees)
Pricing Does NOT Include:
- Nutrition class ($50-$100)
- Blood transfusions (if needed)
- Any days spent in ICU (if needed)
- Additional overnight stays (billed by hospital)
- Gallbladder ultrasound (if needed)
- Professional fees (radiology, pathology, EKG)
- Reading fees (radiology, labs/X-Rays/UGI)
- Medical Clearances
- Additional surgeries/procedures
Terms & Conditions:
- Payment is due in full 2 weeks prior to scheduled surgery date. (ACH must be paid 3 weeks due to processing time.) There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this rule. Please plan to avoid rescheduling surgery.
- BMI cannot be greater than 60 (≤60)
- BMI must stay above 30
- Dr. Craig Chang's office will disburse the funds as needed before the surger
- Payment options: Cash, cashier’s check, debit/credit cards
- Credit card transactions $500 or more will have a 4% fee
- Dr. Chang’s office does NOT accept money orders, personal checks, Care Credit or United Credit
