Insurance Patients

Using Bupa and WPA Health Insurance at Skin Surgery Clinic Leeds

If you have private medical insurance with Bupa or WPA then you may be able to have your cost of treatment covered, depending on the terms of your policy.

This is currently available only at our Leeds clinic, which has easy accessibility by rail, bus and road and free on-site parking.

Can I use my private health insurance at Skin Surgery Clinic?

Skin Surgery Clinic in Leeds now accepts patients with private medical insurance from Bupa and WPA, making it easier to access specialist minor surgery with no waiting list and without paying for treatment up front yourself.

If you are insured with Bupa or WPA, many procedures can be covered by your policy. These may include:

the removal of skin lesions such as moles, cysts and xanthelasma
skin cancer removal surgery
hand and wrist surgery such as carpal tunnel surgery
earlobe repair or reconstruction following damage
and more

How the process works

Using your private medical insurance is straightforward. The steps are typically as follows:

1. Contact your insurer
Call your insurer and explain the skin concern you would like to have assessed. They will confirm whether your policy may cover the consultation and provide an authorisation code. They can also advise if your policy includes an excess.

2. Book your consultation
Contact Skin Surgery Clinic Leeds on 01943 882012 to arrange your appointment. When booking, please provide your authorisation code, membership number, and details of any excess on your policy.

3. Confirm treatment approval if needed
During your consultation, your doctor or surgeon will advise you whether a treatment/procedure is recommended. If it is, you may need to contact your insurer again with the procedure code that we provide to you, in order to confirm that the treatment is covered.

4. Arrange your procedure and follow-up
Once authorisation is confirmed, the clinic team will help you arrange your treatment. A follow-up appointment will usually be scheduled afterwards to review healing and discuss results if required.

What to have ready when booking

To book using Bupa or WPA insurance, it helps to have:

Your insurance membership number
Your authorisation code from the insurer
Details of your excess

The reception team at Skin Surgery Clinic Leeds can guide you through the process and help ensure the necessary details are in place before your appointment.

Can I use my policy at Skin Surgery Clinic Newcastle?

It’s not possible at this time. But if you would like the same level of friendly, fast and expert care, we are happy to treat you in our Leeds clinic and our team will be happy assist you with any travel information you may need.

How will I know whether my insurer will fund the treatment?

If you are unsure whether your condition may be covered by insurance, you can approach your insurer first or our clinic team can advise on the next steps. Please call us on 01943 882012.