Periodontal Specialists of Montana P.C.

Periodontics

50 27th Street West Suite D, Billings, MT 59102

406-655-7970

Patient Information

Financial Policy

Estimated Services

Your estimated periodontal treatment plan will be based on the results of your preliminary examination. Your plan will be derived from the available diagnostic aids and will be an accurate estimation of the procedures necessary for the improvement of your dental health.

Since all conditions may not be clearly evident during your initial examination, any unforeseen problems may require an adjustment to your treatment plan and payment arrangements. You will be consulted before any additional treatment is undertaken. This estimate will be honored provided the treatment is completed within six months of the day the consultation.

Appointments

We realize that your time is valuable. In order to minimize your waiting, we reserve appointment times especially for you. We ask that you show us the same courtesy. Each time we make an appointment, you will receive a card that will serve as your appointment confirmation.

If you're unable to keep your appointment, please notify the office at least 48 hours prior to your periodontal cleaning appointment and three working days for surgical appointments. This allows us to accommodate the needs of other patients.

Appointments cancelled without the required advance notice will be subject to charges. Depending on the nature of therapy planned these charges could range up to 50% of the total fee.

Insurance

Much confusion exists regarding dental payments. Your dental insurance plan is a contract between you and your insurance company. Because the terms of all plans and policies differ, you should be familiar with specific terms of your policy.

Although filing insurance claims is a courtesy that we extend to our patients to facilitate their prompt reimbursement, please understand that payment for your treatment is your responsibility. Therefore payment of fees is an obligation of the patient whether or not the insurance company ultimately benefits the claim. We will use our resources to assist you in seeking reimbursement to the full extent permitted under your policy.

Financial

We expect payment in full at the time of services unless a formal payment arrangement has been established. We have several third-party plans available to assist patients in dealing with the financial aspects of their care. We encourage all patients to investigate these options. Regardless of the payment options arranged, the patient, parents and/or guardian shall be responsible for payment of all procedures performed in this office. Returned checks will be subject to an administrative fee of $25 per incident.