I feel like I am being ripped off for my root canal! Am I really?
I feel like I am being ripped off for my root canal! Am I really?
Added: December 08, 2008 - 2:07 PM
By: unfsarah@hotmail.com, Hollywood, FL
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Case Summary
Root Canal
Teeth: 3
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: 1 month ago
Last Cleaning: 1+ years ago
Case Description
So, I am in the middle of a three part root canal. My dentist gave me a payment schedule with the procedure codes on it and it says that before insurance is considered, he is charging over $5000.00 for this root canal and crown. After my insurance (which is good - comp benefits through the state of FL) I am still left to pay almost $1200.00 out of my own pocket. Two of the codes listed were not covered through my plan and I am not sure if they are typically necessary procedures: D9950 - Occlusion Analysis-Mounted Case which will cost me $490 out of pocket and D2734 - Lab Fee for Crowns which will cost me an additional $255. I really need to know if I am being ripped off by my general dentist or if these are typical procedures. Thanks so much, Sarah Gwaltney
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