UNINSURED BARIATRIC SURGERY COSTS
BARIATRIC SURGERY WITH NO PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE
You must have Top Gold cover with a Private Health Fund to be eligible to have Weight Loss surgery at Greenslopes Private Hospital. If you do not have Gold cover, then you will be responsible to pay for the full costs of the surgery, including the Hospital's, the Surgeon's, the Anaesthetist's and the Assistant Surgeon's fees.
As an Uninsured or self-funded patient, you will face significant out-of-pocket expenses, however, you may choose the following options to help fund your surgery:
- Self Funded - If you have the available funds to pay for the costs associated with surgery, then you may use your own funds to pay the out-of-pocket fees upfront. See the fees below for an estimate of costs involved. Medicare Rebates apply.
- Medicare Rebate - Medicare will provide some rebates for Bariatric surgery and will cover a portion of the Surgeon's fee based on the relevant Medicare item number for the procedure performed. See the fees below for applicable rebates
- Get Private Health Insurance/upgrade to Gold Cover - Become a member of a Health Fund and serve the 12 months wait period or increase your Health cover to include bariatric surgery
- Superannuation - Apply for Early Release of Superannuation on compassionate grounds, to cover the costs of surgery. The ATO has a strict application process, and you must meet certain criteria. For further information, please read our Superannuation page or visit the Australian Taxation Office website at www.ato.gov.au/earlysuper or call our rooms on (07) 3847 7002.
The Out-of-Pocket Costs outlined below are ESTIMATES ONLY and will vary depending on providers, how many visits, length of procedure, length of stay, if ICU is required and if any rebates apply. An accurate quote will be organised once a surgery date and surgical team has been booked.
LAPAROSCOPIC SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY From: $19,905
ITEM NUMBER: 31575
BREAKDOWN OF FEES:
Surgeon Dr Michael Hatzifotis: $4,000
(Item Number 31575 Medicare Rebate
$743.40 as at July 2025)
Assistant Surgeon:
$570 - $660
Anaesthetist:
$1,400 - $1,800
Greenslopes Private Hospital: $13,885 - $15,315
Dietitian: $160 - $400
Psychologist: $240 - $350
ICU (If required): $1,900
Please contact us for a comprehensive Fee Breakdown -
Fees will vary depending on provider, length of procedure, complexity, multiple/extra item numbers. Medicare rebates apply - These fees are exclusive of Medicare rebates.
LAPAROSCOPIC ROUX-EN-Y GASTRIC BYPASS
From: $24,575
ITEM NUMBER: 31572
BREAKDOWN OF FEES:
(Fees will vary depending on provider, length of procedure, complexity, multiple/extra item numbers. Medicare rebates apply)
Dr Michael Hatzifotis: $7,265
(Item Number 31572 Medicare Rebate $914.70 as at July 2025)
Assistant Surgeon: $835 - $980
Anaesthetist: $2,200 - $2,900
Greenslopes Private Hospital: $14,275 - $15,635
Dietitian: $160 - $400
Psychologist: $240 - $350
ICU
(If required): $1,900
Please contact us for a comprehensive Fee Breakdown
LAPAROSCOPIC GASTRIC BAND REMOVAL From: $9,535 - $9,895
ITEM NUMBER: 31585
SURGEON'S FEE:
Dr Michael Hatzifotis:
$2,910
(Item Number 31585 Medicare Rebate $728.05
as at July 2025)
ADDITIONAL COSTS:
(Fees will vary depending on provider, length of procedure, complexity, multiple/extra item numbers. Medicare rebates apply)
Assistant Surgeon:
$350 -
$550
Anaesthetist:
$1,000
Greenslopes Private Hospital: $5,275 (Including Theatre, 1 night Accommodation, Pathology, Pharmacy. Excludes rebates)
ICU: $2,700
Multi- Disciplinary Team-
Dietitian: $160
ESTIMATED TOTAL OUT-OF-POCKET:
$9,535 - $9,895
(Excluding rebates & ICU)
Please contact us for a comprehensive Fee Breakdown
REVISION LAPAROSCOPIC SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY From: $22,190 - $24,805
ITEM NUMBER: 31575
SURGEON'S FEE: Original Surgery performed by Dr Michael Hatzifotis
Dr Michael Hatzifotis:
$6,280
(Item 31575 Medicare Rebate $743.40 as at July 2025)
ADDITIONAL COSTS:
(Fees will vary depending on provider, length of procedure, complexity, multiple/extra item numbers. Medicare rebates apply)
Assistant Surgeon:
$655 - $660
Anaesthetist:
$1,400 - $1,800
Greenslopes Private Hospital: $13,885 - $15,315 (Including Theatre, 2-3 nights Accommodation, Prosthetics, Barium Swallow, Pathology, Pharmacy. Excludes rebates)
ICU: $2,700
Multi-Disciplinary Team-
Dietitian: $160 - $400
Psychologist: $240 - $350
ESTIMATED TOTAL OUT-OF-POCKET: $22,190 - $24,805
(Excluding rebates & ICU)
Please contact us for a comprehensive Fee Breakdown
REVISION LAPAROSCOPIC ROUX-EN-Y GASTRIC BYPASS From: $25,070 - $27,940
ITEM NUMBER: 31572 (Post Gastric Band)
SURGEON'S FEE: Original Surgery performed by Dr Michael Hatzifotis
Dr Michael Hatzifotis:
$7,675
(Item 31572 Medicare Rebate $914.70 as at July 2025)
ADDITIONAL COSTS:
(Fees will vary depending on provider, length of procedure, complexity, multiple/extra item numbers. Medicare rebates apply)
Assistant Surgeon:
$920 - $980
Anaesthetist:
$2,200 - $2,900
Greenslopes Private Hospital: $14,275 - $15,635 (Including Theatre, 3-4 nights Accommodation, Prosthetics, Barium Swallow, Pathology, Pharmacy. Excludes rebates)
ICU: $2,700
Multi-Disciplinary Team-
Dietitian: $160 - $400
Psychologist: $240 - $350
ESTIMATED TOTAL OUT-OF-POCKET:
$25,070 - $27,940
(Excluding rebates & ICU)
Please contact us for a comprehensive Fee Breakdown
REVISION LAPAROSCOPIC ROUX-EN-Y GASTRIC BYPASS From: $25,810 - $28,680
ITEM NUMBER: 31584 (Post Gastric Sleeve)
SURGEON'S FEE:
Original Surgery performed by Dr Michael Hatzifotis
Dr Michael Hatzifotis: $8,415 (Item 31584 Medicare Rebate: $1,346.70 as at July 2025)
Original surgery performed by Dr Michael Hatzifotis
ADDITIONAL COSTS:
(Fees will vary depending on provider, length of procedure, complexity, multiple/extra item numbers. Medicare rebates apply)
Assistant Surgeon:
$920 - $980
Anaesthetist:
$2,200 - $2,900
Greenslopes Private Hospital: $14,275 - $15,635 (Including Theatre, 3-4 nights Accommodation, Prosthetics, Barium Swallow, Pathology, Pharmacy. Excludes rebates)
ICU: $2,700
Multi-Disciplinary Team-
Dietitian: $160 - $400
Psychologist: $240 - $350
ESTIMATED TOTAL OUT-OF-POCKET:
$25,810 - $28,680
(Excluding rebates & ICU)
Please contact us for a comprehensive Fee Breakdown
REVISION LAPAROSCOPIC SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY From: $23,320 - $25,905
Item Number: 31575
SURGEON'S FEE:
Original Surgery
NOT
performed by Dr Michael Hatzifotis
Dr Michael Hatzifotis:
$7,380
(Item 31575 Medicare Rebate $743.40 as at July 2025)
ADDITIONAL COSTS: (Fees will vary depending on provider, length of procedure, complexity, multiple/extra item numbers. Medicare rebates apply)
Assistant Surgeon: $655 - $660
Anaesthetist:
$1,400 - $1,800
Greenslopes Private Hospital: $13,885 - $15,315 (Including Theatre, 2-3 nights Accommodation, Prosthetics, Barium Swallow, Pathology, Pharmacy. Excludes rebates)
ICU: $2,700
Multi-Disciplinary Team-
Dietitian: $160 - $400
Psychologist: $240 - $350
ESTIMATED TOTAL OUT-OF-POCKET: $23,320- $25,905 (Excluding rebates & ICU)
Please contact us for a comprehensive Fee Breakdown
REVISION LAPAROSCOPIC ROUX-EN-Y GASTRIC BYPASS From: $25,570 - $28,440
Item Number: 31572 (Post Gastric Band)
SURGEON'S FEE:
Original Surgery
NOT
performed by Dr Michael Hatzifotis
Dr Michael Hatzifotis:
$8,175
(Item 31572 Medicare Rebate: $914.70 as at July 2025)
ADDITIONAL COSTS: (Fees will vary depending on provider, length of procedure, complexity, multiple/extra item numbers. Medicare rebates apply)
Assistant Surgeon:
$920 - $980
Anaesthetist:
$2,200 - $2,900
Greenslopes Private Hospital: $14,275 - $15,635 (Including Theatre, 3-4 nights Accommodation, Prosthetics, Barium Swallow, Pathology, Pharmacy. Excludes rebates)
ICU: $2,700
Multi-Disciplinary Team-
Dietitian: $160 - $400
Psychologist: $240 - $350
ESTIMATED TOTAL OUT-OF-POCKET:
$25,570 - $28,440 (Excluding rebates & ICU)
Please contact us for a comprehensive Fee Breakdown
REVISION LAPAROSCOPIC ROUX-EN-Y GASTRIC BYPASS From: $26,310 - $29,180
Item Number: 31584 (Post Gastric Sleeve)
SURGEON'S FEE:
Original Surgery
NOT
performed by Dr Michael Hatzifotis
Dr Michael Hatzifotis: $8,915 (Item 31584 Medicare Rebate $1,346.70 as at July 2025)
ADDITIONAL COSTS: (Fees will vary depending on provider, length of procedure, complexity, multiple/extra item numbers. Medicare rebates apply)
Assistant Surgeon:
$920 - $980
Anaesthetist: $2,200 - $2,900
Greenslopes Private Hospital: $14,275 - $15,635 (Including Theatre, 3-4 nights Accommodation, Prosthetics, Barium Swallow, Pathology, Pharmacy. Excludes rebates)
ICU: $2,700
Multi-Disciplinary Team-
Dietitian: $160 - $400
Psychologist: $240 - $350
ESTIMATED TOTAL OUT-OF-POCKET: $26,310- $29,180 (Excluding rebates & ICU)
Please contact us for a comprehensive Fee Breakdown
