Covered Procedures
Samos Insurance policies can be purchased for hundreds of elective procedures, so it's accessible to as many patients as possible.
While we don't cover emergency surgeries, we do cover many elective surgeries and are continuously expanding the list of procedures included.
Some of the Most Common Procedures We Cover
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Adnexa removal
remove tissue from uterus, ovaries, or fallopian tubes
Adrenalectomy
adrenal gland(s) removal
Angiogram
catheterization to inspect the heart
Appendectomy
appendix removal
Bartholin cyst
drain cyst near vaginal opening
Bilateral salpingo oophorectomy (BSO)
remove ovaries and fallopian tubes
Biliopancreatic diversion duodenal switch (BPD/DS)
create small sleeve of the stomach and connect to small intestine
Bowel resection
remove (part of) the small or large intestine and/or rectum
Brachioplasty
remove excess upper arm fat and tighten loose skin
Breast reduction
reduce mammary tissue and/ or mammary fat
Cardiac fluoroscopy
video monitoring of the heart
Cardiac measurement
measure cardiac output and function
Cardiotomy
remove foreign material or fluid from heart
Cardiovascular radiography
imaging to inspect the heart
Carotid endarterectomy
remove plaque buildup in carotid artery
Cervical spinal fusion
fusing the spinal vertebrae above the neck
Cholecystectomy
gallbladder removal
Cholecystoenterostomy
creating a passage between gallbladder and intestine
Colectomy
remove (part of) large intestine
Colpopexy
bringing a displaced vagina into normal position
Conization
remove cervical tissue sample
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)
using graft to divert blood around blocked arteries
Coronary bypass
divert and restore heart blood flow
Coronary dilation
expand heart's artery/ies
Coronary stent or angioplasty
expandable mesh coil placed in artery
Cox maze
pattern of scar tissue to treat irregular heart rhythm
Cesarean section
assisted delivery of a baby
Childbirth
Unassisted delivery of a baby through the vagina
Cystectomy
remove bladder
Cystocele repair
return bladder and/or vagina to the normal position
Cystoplasty
enlarge bladder due to urinary issues
Endometrium surgery
remove uterine lining tissue
Esophagectomy
remove (part of) the esophagus
Fallopian tube recanalization (FTR)
reversal of tubal ligation
Fundoplasty
treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and/or hernias
Gastric balloon
balloon inflated in the stomach to reduce volume
Gastric band
inserting an adjustable band around the stomach
Gastric band removal
remove gastric band around stomach
Gastric sleeve
remove (part of) stomach and connect it to small intestine
Heller myotomy
treat achalasia of esophagus
Hepatectomy
remove (part of) liver
Hepatic artery infusion pump
catheter pump to deliver medication to the liver
Hepatoportoenterostomy
bile drainage
Hernia repair
repair a protrusion in the abdominal wall
Hip replacement
replacing a worn out hip joint
Hysterectomy
removal of uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and/or cervix
Ileocecectomy
remove the top of the large intestine
Ileostomy
inspection of small intestine
Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)
device inserted to measure heart rhythm
Jejunostomy
feeding tube placed in small intestine
Knee replacement
replacing a worn out knee joint / cap
Lesion excision
remove skin growth(s)
Liposuction/tummy tuck
remove abdominal fat and tighten loose skin
Liver ablation
remove liver cyst and/or tumor(s)
Liver biopsy
liver tissue removal for testing
Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP)
remove abnormal reproductive tissue with a heated wire loop
Lymph node biopsy
remove lymph tissue for diagnostics
Lymphadenectomy
remove lymph nodes
Lymphocele drainage
drain buildup of lymph fluid
Mastectomy
removal of breast(s)
Median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS)
dividing median arcuate ligament (a ligament in the diaphragm) and abdominal nerve
Myomectomy
remove uterine fibroids
Neck lift
remove excess neck fat
Nephrectomy
remove (part of) kidney
Non-cervical spinal fusion
fusing the spinal vertebrae below the neck
Omentopexy/omentoplasty
omentum circulation is diverted to neighbouring organ
Oophorectomy
ovary removal
Open heart surgery
repair of heart muscles, valves, and/or arteries
Orchiectomy
remove testicle(s)
Orchiopexy
bringing an undescended testicle into normal position
Pacemaker placement
device implanted into heart's right ventricle through catheter
Pelvic exenteration
remove uterus, cervix, vagina, bladder, and/or rectum
Percutaneous balloon pericardiotomy
drain excess fluid in heart's pericardium sac
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)
feeding tube placed from abdominal wall into stomach
Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)
balloon catheter to open clogged arteries
Pericardiectomy
cutting pericardium sac for free movement
Perineal urethrostomy
catheter in perineum to replace urethra
Pouch reset
returning stomach to normal size
Proctocolectomy
remove large intestine, rectum, and/or anus
Prostatectomy
remove prostate gland and surround lymph nodes
Pyeloplasty
correct damage to ureter-kidney attachment
Pyloromyotomy
creating channel from stomach to small intestine
Rastelli procedure
correct heart defects (eg. DORV, VSD)
Renal ablation
remove kidney cyst and/or tumour(s)
Roux-en-Y/gastric bypass
create a small pouch of the stomach and connect to small intestine
Sacrohysteropexy
lift uterus with mesh placed in cervix
Salpingostomy/fimbrioplasty
create an opening in the fallopian tube(s)
Shoulder replacement
replace a worn out shoulder joint
Single anastomosis duodeno-ileal bypass with sleeve (SADI/S)
sleeve create with stomach and connected to small intestine
Sling operation/urethra suspension
treating urinary stress or incontinence
Spermatic vein ligation
repair of enlarged scrotal veins
Splenectomy
spleen removal
Thigh lift
remove excess thigh fat
Thoracic endovascular aortic repair
stent used to expand collapsed aorta
Trachelectomy
remove cervix, vagina, and/or lymph nodes
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement
artificial valve implanted in heart with catheter
Tubal ligation/cautery
inhibit fallopian tube(s) function
Ureter surgery
removal of ureter
Ureterolithotomy
remove ureter stones
Valve replacement
replacement of a substitute heart valve (synthetic or tissue)
Valvuloplasty
widening narrow aorta
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are certain common procedures missing?
Some very common procedures are not included because the risks associated with them are so low, we do not feel it is reasonable to offer coverage for them.
My procedure seems simple. Do I really need insurance?
While some procedures aren't very invasive or are generally low risk to physical complications, the majority of the risk comes from anesthesia.Learn more about anesthesia.