Frequently Asked Questions

Fees

Date Posted: 1/1/2002

Question Does the dentist have to itemise my account?

Answer Although most dentists charge and invoice on a fee-for-service basis, a dentist is able to issue an account which states the treatment performed with a total cost. However, at the request of a patient, an itemised account must be supplied. Occasionally, problems can arise with dental benefit funds where some dentists establish their fees on a time basis exclusively. The fund then makes an arbitrary division of the total fee between the items nominated.

More questions in this category:

What's in a dental fee?
Is there a recommended dental fee scale and how does this relate to Health Fund rebates?
Do I have to pay my dental account on the same day as my treatment?
Does the dentist have to itemise my account?