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At El Paso Bariatric Surgery, we accept the insurance plans listed below. Feel free to call us at 915-351-6020 if you have any questions.
NEW MEXICO INSURANCE
EPMN (El Paso Medical Network)Physician MCO Participation
We are happy to say that there is insurance for Bariatric Surgery that covers more than 80% of our bariatric surgeries and Texas Bariatric Specialists (TBS) accepts all major insurance plans, including Medicare! The only
insurance we do not accept at this time is Medicaid. A few major insurances accepted at TBS are, but not limited to are: Bariatric procedures are covered by most insurance companies as long as you meet their requirements and as long as your employer chooses weight loss surgery as part of your benefits package. The good news is that we are the experts when it comes to insurance and bariatric coverage. We make your life easier every step of the way through your insurance requirements. Insurance RequirementsMost insurance companies have similar criteria when approving a patient for bariatric surgery. Here are the most common requirements:
Some insurance companies require only the top three requirements while others require all seven. Because every insurance is different, we provide every patient with an insurance advocate to help you understand your individual insurance requirements and facilitate your weight loss journey. Tools Provided to Complete Your Insurance Requirements
Even with insurance “hoops,” at Texas Bariatric Specialists, we strive to make your entire experience effortless. TBS will be with you every step of the way so you will never feel alone or lost in your journey. Will Texas Medicaid pay for weight loss surgery?Medicaid does cover weight loss surgery in Texas, as long as the patient is eligible according to the criteria for coverage. Each state is individual in their Medicaid coverage, and you have to verify with Texas State to see what their coverage is.
What are the requirements for bariatric surgery in Texas?Who Qualifies for Weight Loss Surgery?. BMI > 40.. BMI 35 to 39.9 with obesity-related health problems.. BMI 30 to 34.9 with diabetes.. Unsuccessful weight loss attempts with conventional methods (diet and/or exercise). How much is weight loss surgery in Texas?Dallas, TX Bariatric Surgery Cost Comparison
A Bariatric Surgery in Dallas costs $21,488 on average when you take the median of the 152 medical providers who perform Bariatric Surgery procedures in Dallas, TX.
Does Texas Children's Medicaid cover weight loss surgery?Texas Children's Health Plan (TCHP) performs authorization of all bariatric surgery. 1. Gastric procedures for weight loss (Bariatric surgery) are excluded from coverage for members covered by CHIP.
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