EMI Health - Being Billed for Dental Visit - Was not informed of work being done
Hi,
First off, let me list out my situation quickly:
Washington State
College Student
Insurance: Medicare --> EMI Health (Switched, received pay raise)
Today, I checked into my dentist for a cleaning. I informed the front desk person I had switched insurance providers. She didn't say much, but checked me and said I would meet with a patient resource person after my appointment.
I went back, had what I thought was just a cleaning. I went to the waiting room, then had my meeting with the patient resource specialist who told me that my insurance was no covered. no worries, what does a cleaning cost? $70? No issue. Well no. They did a "scaling" thing because my gums were inflamed so the total is $209. In this meeting was the first time I was informed about the scaling they did to my teeth. I have no recollection at previous appointments of them mentioning scaling or anything. I was never disclosed any cost because if I would have heard $209, I would have dipped quick.
Is there anyway I can get out of this? I feel kinda screwed over because I had no idea what they were going to do to my teeth or procedures performed. It was my impression it was just a cleaning. I understand it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to verify my dentist is in my network, so I own up to that. It is mainly the scaling thing...
I have a phone call with the dental supervisor. What should I say? I want to be as respectful as possible.
Thanks
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