Common reasons
Why people see a gastroenterologist
- Bloating and reflux
- Stomach pain
- Changes in bowel habits
- Blood in the stool
- Liver concerns
- Scopes and screening
Common examples, not a full list. Not sure if this is the right specialist? Tell us what is going on and we will help you work it out.
Your coverages
Is it usually covered?
A consultation on its own is often an outpatient cost, which company medical benefits may help with.
Scopes, such as a gastroscopy or colonoscopy, done because you have symptoms are often claimable under an Integrated Shield plan as a day procedure. Your insurer decides based on the medical reason.
A scope done purely as screening, with no symptoms, is usually not covered. We will tell you which is likely to apply before you book.
How we help
What we do for you
- You tell usWhat is bothering you and what cover you have.
- We checkYour policy, an indicative cost, and the likely next step with a doctor.
- We bookA suitable specialist whose panel listing fits your policy. A handler can stay with you.
It is free for you. You pay the clinic, not us.
Questions
Gastroenterology: common questions
Will I need a scope?
Not always. The specialist will decide after talking to you. If a scope is recommended, we can check how your plan treats it.
Is the scope done in hospital?
Usually as a day procedure, so you go home the same day. We will explain what to expect.
Want us to check yours?
Tell us what is going on. We check your coverages, give you an indicative cost and book a suitable specialist. Free for you.
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