Jean in Newcastle Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 On the whole x-ray radiation thing, the question is whether they were digital (with a sensor) or regular. If they were digital, then the radiation was WAY lower than the old kind, like 90% lower. Digital. This makes me feel much, much better! (And thank you for understanding that the real issue is what I need to do to keep my ds' health safe while still getting other quotes.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 generally x-rays are property of the medical practice that took them. they are doing this as a service to you, expecting you to use them - but if you choose not to, they aren't charging you for the x-rays that they will take a loss on. It might be possible to go to another practice for your ds's eval, and have that ortho request the x-rays as a professional courtesy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalieclare Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I need to call you and make sure you are not going to the ortho I went to as a young adult. I know he is still in practice and pretty close to you, so...I think I better give you a call tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 I need to call you and make sure you are not going to the ortho I went to as a young adult. I know he is still in practice and pretty close to you, so...I think I better give you a call tomorrow! OK - Actually the ortho I went to yesterday was really close to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Maybe your dentist can help you out. At your ds's next routine dental exam, they'll want to look at x-rays. If your insurance is like mine, they will only pay for one set a year. The ortho might be more willing to send your xrays to the dentist. I think orthos need to stay on dentists' good sides to encourage referrals. :D If your dentist is like mine, she'd then give you a copy for other ortho referrals. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 That's the standard I believe. The initial being free but if you want to take the x-rays or whatever with you there is a fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeetime Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 :iagree: If your insurance paid for them then they should be yours. That's not free or at the ortho's expense. Ok, I change my vote. :D If your insurance was billed, they're yours. I find it odd that they call it a "free" consult if they're billing your insurance. I just did an ortho consult for my ds and it was completely free, including x-rays and no one was billed. :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalieclare Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 OK - Actually the ortho I went to yesterday was really close to you! Today ran away with me. Hopefully I can call you tomorrow. If you end up going to the ortho near me, I see lots of quickie play dates in our future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 Today ran away with me. Hopefully I can call you tomorrow. If you end up going to the ortho near me, I see lots of quickie play dates in our future! My appointment at the one near here is tomorrow morning. I'm not going to give them an answer right away and will definitely talk to you first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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