What Is a Colonoscopy?
The procedure involves a flexible tube (colonoscope) inserted through the rectum so it can view the inside of the large bowel (colon). This tube transmits images to a screen where signs of a medical condition can be seen.
The colonoscope is about half the thickness of an electrical cord, with a camera and light, for viewing the bowel up-close and in detail. It is flexible and can be turned around curves, allowing it to travel through the entire length of the colon.
Public Wait Time can be up to
The Public health system has a waiting period for Colonoscopy surgery in Australia - which is an average across the year
Who Is A Colonoscopy For?
Anyone with unexplained changes in bowel habits or a family history of chronic bowel disease or bowel cancer.
What are the benefits?
You’ll be able to identify the cause of any gut-related issues like unexpected weight loss or anal bleeding; and even catch bowel cancer early and eradicate it.
What happens During Surgery?
A Colonoscopy can take 25 – 45 minutes. Most people have a mild anaesthetic to minimise any pain or discomfort.
How long Will I Stay in hospital?
You will go home the same day.
What is my recovery time?
You should make a full recovery within one day.
Self Pay Surgery Costs for Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy Self Pay Surgery Package includes
- Outpatient diagnostic and pathology services
- Pre-admission assessment & testing
- Hospital charges from admission to discharge
- Surgeon fee
- Anaesthetic fee
- Prosthesis
- Post op consultation
- Take home medication
- Post op care management
Colonoscopy Surgery Self Pay Price
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Do you qualify for This Self Pay Procedure?
You are suitable for this surgery if:
- You have a Body Mass Index under 40
- You are over 16 years of age
- You are not pregnant
- You do not require complex rehabilitation or have a chronic disease that would require immediate post-operative care in an intensive care unit
- You do not have sickle cell anaemia, renal failure or have had a cardiac arrest or cardiac intervention (e.g. insertions of stents) in the last six months
How it works
Welcome to Self Pay!
Get in touch with Us
Our friendly team is on hand to answer any questions you might have, and explain our self pay solution to you before you start. We’ll make sure you have all the information you need.
Step 1
Speak to your GP
Get your referral
Before you come to see us, speak to your GP or other healthcare professional (e.g. dentist) and ask for an open referral letter.
Step 2
We book your appointment
Consultation booking
Once you have decided you would like to meet your surgeon, we will arrange your first consultation.
Step 3
Visit your specialist
Meet your surgeon
Your specialist will discuss treatment options with you and explain any diagnostic tests you might need as part of your individual care package.
Step 4
Surgery Booking
Book your treatment
You will be given a surgery time with very little wait. Payment is made before you start your treatment.
Step 5
Paying for your surgery
Payment
Payment for your surgery is due once you receive your booking and have accepted and signed your surgery quote. We accept bank cheque, Mastercard, Visa or EFTPOS. Please note that all credit card transactions will incur a 1.5% surcharge.
Step 6
Self Pay Surgery
Have your surgery
Unlike public hospitals, you're going to get in to have your surgery as quickly as the surgeon can do it.
Step 7
Recovery time
Return home after surgery
We will inform you of your expected recovery time and anything to watch out for.
Step 8
Post surgery appointment
Follow up with your surgeon
We will give you an appointment time and date to follow up with your surgeon, at their consulting rooms. This consultation is included in your Self Pay Surgery Package.
Step 9
Enjoy your health
Get your life back on track
We’ll take care of the rest, leaving you to focus on treatment and recovery while our professional medical teams deliver your personalised care.
Step 10
Our mission:
full transparency
Our fully integrated medical services across the entire healthcare spectrum give every patient one-stop access. We collaborate with a wide network of partners, our own private hospitals, specialist surgeons, GP clinics and support health staff.
