How much does a gastric band procedure cost?

A surgical procedure to aid weight loss by placing a band around the stomach to reduce its size.

The above costs for Gastric band reflect the following Clinical/MBS Codes 31569, 31590 and 31587. The Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) is a listing of medical services that Medibank pays benefits towards. Ask your doctor for the MBS item numbers that apply for your treatment. More info

Further reading

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What are out of pocket costs?

Understanding some of the potential costs associated with going to hospital.

Types of weight loss procedures

Types of weight loss procedures

Information about gastric sleeve, gastric band, and gastric bypass surgery.

What is the difference between public and private hospital?

When it comes to choosing public or private healthcare it’s worth knowing the difference between the two.  Here, we explain the basics so you can make an informed decision about which one is right for you. 

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Medibank Type 2 Diabetes Program

Medibank is piloting a new weight management program to help eligible members with type 2 diabetes to lose weight and better manage their diabetes.

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How to choose a specialist

One of the biggest benefits of being treated in the private system is that you get to choose your own specialist – here’s how to pick the right one for you. 

Find a specialist

Take the guesswork out of choosing a specialist. Use our Find a provider tool to find out how much and how often, a specialist charges out-of-pocket costs.

Looking for something else?

Visit our Hospital Assist homepage for a range of tools and advice to help you at every stage of your hospital journey.

Things you need to know

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