Can a dentist charge me for a implant crown that I did not authorize?
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Can a dentist charge me for a implant crown that I did not authorize?
My primary dentist was charging me too much for the crown as it was not covered by my insurance. They said i need to pay 50% before they order, So I asked them to hold off until i got back to them but they ordered the crown anyways and now asking me to pay for the entire amount. I already got the crown down from another dentist.
Asked on February 7, 2015 under Malpractice Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
No, if you did not tell them to order the crown (and if, in fact, you actually told them to not order the crown yet), then you would not be liable for the cost. They cannot make you liable by ordering it on their own; you have to agree to the order to be liable.
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