6 Dermatology Contract Gotchas
- Cosmetic vs. Medical Billing: HIGH Insurance covers medical dermatology but not cosmetic. Same procedure may be billed differently based on purpose
- Product Sales Pressure: MEDIUM Offices often sell skincare products at markup. "Medical-grade" products may not differ from OTC alternatives
- Biopsy & Pathology Fees: HIGH Skin biopsies incur separate pathology lab fees. Can receive surprise bill from outside lab
- Treatment Series Packages: HIGH Laser, chemical peel series sold upfront. No refund for unused treatments if you stop early
- Cosmetic Procedure Risks: MEDIUM Botox, fillers have risk of asymmetry, bruising, rare complications. Results are temporary
- Follow-Up Visit Fees: MEDIUM Post-procedure checks may be billed as separate office visits with full copay