Thank you for choosing Dr. Mueth for your dental care. We are committed to providing the best quality care to each of our patients. Please understand that payment of your bill is considered a part of your responsibility in this relationship. The following is a statement of our Financial Policy to help you understand your obligation, which we require you to read and sign.
Regarding Insurance/Co-Pays
All charges will be submitted to your insurance plan for which coverage is in effect. Actual benefit payments are determined only after a claim is received by your insurance company. Eligibility is not a guarantee of coverage. Co-pays on treatment are an estimate of what your insurance may pay. Any and all remaining balance is your responsibility and payable 30 days from your statement date.
Trauma and Accident Related Injuries
This office does not accept assignment of benefits for charges related to accident or trauma. The patient/guardian is responsible for all charges at the time of service.
Minor Patients
The adult accompanying a minor patient (patient, legal guardian, grandparent, etc.) will be responsible for payment of the co-pay or any pre-determined charges not covered by insurance AT THE TIME OF SERVICE.
Adolescent Patients
Adolescent patients not accompanied by a parent are responsible for payment of the co-pay or any pre-determined charges not covered by insurance AT THE TIME OF SERVICE.
SEPARATION/DIVORCE POLICY
Dr. Daniel Mueth, DDS, PC is not party to any separation or child support agreement or divorce decree. The parent accompanying the child is responsible for paying the co-pay or any charges pre-determined not covered by insurance AT THE TIME OF SERVICE.
Balances for services denied by insurance are due to full thirty days after the date of the first monthly statement regardless of the terms of separation or child support agreement or divorce decree. It is your responsibility to keep our office informed of any address, phone number, or insurance changes as we can only work with the information provided to us.
Dental Insurance Downgrade Policy
Many insurance companies downgrade the cost of posterior restorations; including crowns, fillings, and bridges. Our office uses tooth-colored materials on all restorations. Patients are responsible for the alternative benefit balance not paid by your insurance.
Any account balance remaining unpaid after an initial 30 days will be charged a $10.00 late fee and an interest rate of 1.5% of the account balance monthly until paid in full. In the event you are unable to keep your appointment, we do request that you kindly give us a 24-hour notice to avoid a $25.00 missed/cancelled appointment fee. A $25.00 fee will be applied for all returned checks.
I understand that I am responsible for the charges incurred. In the event that I fail to pay these charges, I will be responsible for an additional 29% of collection cost and/or attorney fees associated with the cost of resolving my account.
I, {name}, have read the Financial Policy and I understand and agree to these Patient Name/Responsible Party terms.