Bill > HB1209

This bill requires hospitals to provide patients with a detailed, itemized statement of charges for any non-emergent medical procedure, test, or service they receive, regardless of whether insurance will be billed. This statement must be provided within 30 days of the service or discharge and can be delivered electronically if the patient requests it. The itemized statement must include the date of service, a detailed description of each service, procedure, test, supply, or medication, the charge for each, relevant coding information (like CPT or HCPCS codes), any applied adjustments or payments, the remaining balance, information on how to dispute charges, and details about patient rights under federal and state laws concerning surprise medical bills and balance billing protections. The term "non-emergent" refers to medical care that is not immediately life-threatening or does not require urgent attention. This provision aims to increase transparency in hospital billing for patients.

Health and Social Services

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1209