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    Default How to Dispute an Excessive Bill from a Dental Practice

    My question involves collection proceedings in the State of: Florida
    I went to a network dentist for major dental work. they provided me with an estimate, which I signed. They collected my co-pay upfront (approx. $5200). after I got my explanations of benefits from insurance company, I realized I overpaid them by $800. The office wont issue me a refund stating they used "premium" materials. they were forced by my ins company to take write-offs, but still no refund. In addition, after they took write offs, they charged me lab fees in the amount of $1600. Now I am getting letters from them that my account in the collection for a total of $2600. My disputes with the insurance company is in progress, however its ineffective because of all the letter writing back and forth. I tried to call state insurance board and the Florida dental association, they are no help either since they don't handle billing disputes. Should I take my dentist to court since the issue has been going on since the end of 2015 and it has gotten worse because of collections? I know florida statues prohibit balance billing the patients.

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    Default Re: How to Dispute an Excessive Bill from a Dental Practice

    If you overpaid your dentist by $800, you can file a small claims case to try to recover that money. You can attempt to convince the court that the $800 was an overpayment that should be refunded to you. The dentist can countersue for money that he claims you still owe on your account.

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