Medical Procedures A-Z

Browse comprehensive information on 3 medical procedures — including preparation, recovery, costs, and alternatives.

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Bariatric Surgery (Gastric Bypass)

Surgical

Bariatric surgery includes several procedures that promote weight loss by modifying the digestive system. Roux-en-Y gast...

$20,000 - $35,000 2-4 weeks return to work, 6-8 weeks full recovery

Biopsy

Diagnostic

A biopsy is the removal of a tissue sample for microscopic examination by a pathologist. It is the definitive method for...

$1,000 - $5,000 1 day to 2 weeks depending on type

Bone Density Scan (DEXA)

Diagnostic

A DEXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) scan measures bone mineral density to assess osteoporosis risk and fracture pr...

$100 - $350 None