ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT FINANCIAL CONTRACT
Patient name: Account #
Responsible Party: Date
[ ] Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment [ ] Phase I Interceptive Treatment
[ ] Partial Orthodontic Treatment [ ] Phase II Orthodontic Treatment
[ ] Limited Tooth Movement [ ] Surgical Set-up
Estimated time of treatment: 18 months
In consideration for such orthodontic services to be rendered, the undersigned party or parties promise(s) to pay Dr. Noellette Falkow:
The total sum of $______
This amount will be paid in accordance with the following payment schedule:
An initial down payment of $______is due by the first appliance placement/ fabrication appointment.
The remaining balance of $______is payable in equal monthly installments of
$______, due by the 15th of each successive month until the balance is paid in full.
The above fee does not include:
Radiographs or treatment rendered by the general dentist, lab, or any other specialists.
The cost of replacing and repairing lost or broken appliances
There is a repair charge for any brackets broken over (5) five during the course of treatment
Treatment prolonged by habitual failures, postponed appointments, and/or adjustments in the treatment plan due to growth changes, incompliance or unforeseen situations may incur additional monthly charges of $150.00.
Payment for services rendered in this practice is your responsibility regardless of your insurance coverage. Insurance is filed as a courtesy and payments received from your insurance company will be reflected as credit adjustments to your balance in your monthly statements. Since we cannot predict the amount or when your insurance will make such payments, we strongly recommend that you maintain monthly obligations to avoid incurring late fees.
A $25.00 fee will be charged for returned checks. A $30.00 late fee will be charged after the 15th of each month if payment is not received. These fees will be reflected on your monthly statements.
In the event that this account is placed with a collection agency, the patient/responsible party will be responsible for the collection fees, reasonable attorney’s fees and court fees.
To give your written consent for this treatment and contract, and to confirm your understanding of this document, please sign below and return this contract to our office.
Thank you for choosing our practice and for the opportunity to be of service to you and your family.
Patient or Person responsible for the account Date