WDYT?

emilykristene2006

I received a $28 bill from DD's dentist visit. Found out it was for bite wing x-rays they took that are only covered by insurance once in a 12 month period.

I kind of feel like I should have signed something saying this was going to be the case. She just had them done in August, which they were covered. Is it really necessary to have them done twice a year?

I know. It's only $28.

xbrooklyngrl

was it done a second time by the same office? I'd call them and ask why it was done again.

emilykristene2006

I did call. She said they do the x-rays every 6 months since children's teeth move so much. I just thought since it was common practice, I should have signed something stating so.

DaiLyght

emilykristene2006:

I kind of feel like I should have signed something saying this was going to be the case. She just had them done in August, which they were covered. Is it really necessary to have them done twice a year?

I think technically you sign from the start saying that you will be responsible any procedures not covered by insurance. Regardless, I would personally call and just ask why they were done again. Maybe they felt a need, or aren't aware of your insurance's policy. If it's part of their standard procedure maybe you can ask that they inform you before doing it more often?

Marce921

My dentist office checks to see how often x-rays are allowed and only does them then. I would just suck it up and pay the $28 this time, but not allow them to do x-rays again for a year.

KoriBrett

You signed once that any & all overages/billing bla bla bla.

It's technically your responsibility to know how often/what is covered by your specific policy and plan.  Some offices check on everyone, some don't, but they def. don't have to.

Just mark the date somehow & don't let them do it again until next year.

npeacock

Our office tells us before they do anything what it will cost. Maybe you need to ask them next time?