Hernia and self pay question

[stephanie0456 38]

So at my last trip to the surgeon he told me I had a hernia... I have horizon nj direct. I completed all my appointments and thought I was good to go but then the office told me they also wanted 2 years of weight history.. Which for me has become a challenge getting that, and also a few years ago I was put in methotrexate which is chemo therapy for my sever arthritis and lost some weight becuz it made me sick to my stomach, so 2 years ago I wasn't at a 37 bmi as I am now... My whole life I was heavy n now they want the only time I lost a few lbs becuz of chemo! So my question is if my insurance denys me becuz of those 2 years but they approve to have the hernia fixed how much around would I be stuck paying xtra for the band? Self pay? Any price range ideas?

[JennaSoto 85]

I would doubt they would pay for your hernia repair only- most people that hve them don' t know they do and it isn't a problem unless it becomes strangulated.

[Bandashoop 31]

Where i work (hospital) the band alone is 6k approx. Charges here for the whole surgery is upwards of 20k. Obviously every place could be different in their pricing schemes. This doesn't mean that is what insurances will pay.

[KAATNS 1,473]

My hernia repair was included in the fee for the band. Mine was $12k for surgery and 2 years of aftercare.