Dental Insurance

[vicki_c]

Check out the footnote.
Copays do not include pre-exam and retention

Pre-orthodontic as defined in the 4th code under orthodontia:
Pre-orthodontic treatment visit (consult/records/exam)

Retention as defined in the 5th code under orthodontia:
removal of applicances, construction and placement of retainer(s))

It seems like they're contradicting themselves with they state comprehensive treatment and then have that footnote and description of retention. IMO that's underhanded but they can probably get away with it since nowhere is it detailed what's included in that comprehensive coverage and they do have that footnote.
Comprehensive orthodontic treatment of adolescent dentition (full treatment case up to 24 months - including fixed/removable appliances)

$1580 + + 80 (pre-orthodontic) + $250 (retention) + $450 (retainer) = $2360

$2700 - $2360 = $340 which looks to be the additional year of follow-up.

You're so good.