Surgeries covered by your health insurance provider

Whether you have your own private medical insurance or are covered by your employer, you can now receive expert treatment at our Bristol hospital.

Below is a list of the treatments available to insured patients. Please be aware that all treatments need to be pre-authorised by your insurance provider and that not all insurers cover all treatments at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Emersons Green.

If you would like to find out more, contact your insurance provider or call our friendly private patient team on 0330 053 6445.

General surgery

Procedure
Gallbladder removal
Haemorrhoid removal
Removal of benign skin lesions
Hernia repair

Dental surgery

Procedure
Surgical removal of tooth
Removal of retained root of tooth
Full dental clearance
Extraction of multiple teeth
Surgical removal of impacted wisdom tooth

Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)

Procedure
Septoplasty
Tonsillectomy
Septorhinoplasty
Sinus surgery (including FESS)
Polypectomy
Tympanoplasty (reconstruction of eardrum)

Endoscopy

Procedure
Gastroscopy with biopsy
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy with biopsy
Flexible sigmoidoscopy
Gastroscopy
Combined gastroscopy and colonoscopy

Eye surgery

Procedure
Oculoplastics
Cataract
YAG laser capsulotomy
Wet AMD

Gynaecology

Procedure
Treatment of uterine bleeding

Orthopaedics

Procedure
Carpal tunnel
Dupuytren’s contracture release
Trigger finger release
Subacromial decompression
Rotator cuff repair
Total hip replacement
Total knee replacement
ACL reconstruction
Bunion surgery
Subacromial decompression
Knee arthroscopy
Aspiration of joint

Spinal surgery

Procedure
Therapeutic epidural injection

Urology

Procedure
Diagnostic flexible cystoscopy
Circumcision

To learn more about getting treatment through your private health insurance call us on:

0330 053 6445

How to start your treatment at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Emersons Green

Step 1: Get your GP referral

Most insurers will require a GP referral before approving your treatment. Make sure your GP referral includes the recommended treatment and hospital of your choice.

Step 2: Call your insurer and get your pre-authorisation number

When you call your insurer, make sure you have your insurance membership number and the GP referral details ready. If you have a preferred hospital, let them know. Your insurer will give you a confirmation that your policy covers your required treatment. Keep this pre-authorisation number when you call our friendly Private Patient Advisors.

Step 3: Get your life back on track

Once you have decided you would like to proceed with your treatment at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Emersons Green and your insurer has agreed, we can arrange your first consultation. Your specialist will discuss treatment options with you and explain any diagnostic tests you might need as part of your individual care package.