Bariatric Surgery: Leak/Abscess - Post Vertical Sleeve To Bypass

Bariatric SurgeryComplication ProtectionUnexpected Cost

Jul 13

BLISCare complication Claim Summary: The patient had a reoperation and home health charges. Unexpected complication costs totalling $119,000.00.

The Details: An elective bariatric procedure, Laparoscopic Revisional Sleeve to Bypass was performed on a 59 year old patient. Approximately 7 days post procedure the patient presented with symptoms of pain in the epigastrum and shoulder. Patient had surgery for the complication, hospital stay 11 days, and was discharged with home health care.

Billed amount for complications: $119,000.00

BLISCare’s Solution: Through BLISCare’s Surgical Complication Protection, the physician was able to concentrate on the patient, the patient focused on recovery, and BLISCare focused on protecting both the surgeon and the patient from incurring additional expenses..

BLISCare Results:

Neither the patient nor the surgeon paid additional
out-of-pocket costs for these complications.