Code of Virginia
Chapter 5 - Regulation of Medical Care Facilities and Services
§ 32.1-137.05. (Effective until July 1, 2023) Information regarding standard charges; advance estimate of patient payment amount for elective procedure, test, or service

Every hospital shall, upon request of a patient scheduled to receive an elective procedure, test, or service to be performed by the hospital, or upon request of such patient's legally authorized representative, made no less than three days in advance of the date on which such elective procedure, test, or service is scheduled to be performed, furnish the patient with an estimate of the payment amount for which the participant will be responsible for such elective procedure, test, or service. Every hospital shall provide written information about the patient's ability to request an estimate of the payment amount pursuant to this section. Such written information shall be posted conspicuously in public areas of the hospital, including admissions or registration areas, and included on any website maintained by the hospital.
2016, c. 448; 2019, cc. 670, 671.

Structure Code of Virginia

Code of Virginia

Title 32.1 - Health

Chapter 5 - Regulation of Medical Care Facilities and Services

§ 32.1-123. Definitions

§ 32.1-124. Exemptions

§ 32.1-125. Establishment or operation of hospitals and nursing homes prohibited without license or certification; licenses not transferable

§ 32.1-125.01. Failing to report; penalty

§ 32.1-125.1. Inspection of hospitals by state agencies generally

§ 32.1-125.2. Disclosure of other providers of services

§ 32.1-125.3. Bed capacity and licensure in hospitals designated as critical access hospitals; designation as rural hospital

§ 32.1-125.4. Retaliation or discrimination against complainants

§ 32.1-125.5. Confidentiality of complainant's identity

§ 32.1-126. Commissioner to inspect and to issue licenses to or assure compliance with certification requirements for hospitals, nursing homes, and certified nursing facilities; notice of denial of license; consultative advice and assistance; notice...

§ 32.1-126.01. Employment for compensation of persons convicted of barrier crimes prohibited; criminal records check required; suspension or revocation of license

§ 32.1-126.02. Hospital pharmacy employees; criminal records check required

§ 32.1-126.1. Asbestos inspection for hospitals

§ 32.1-126.2. Fire suppression systems required in nursing facilities and nursing homes

§ 32.1-126.3. Fire suppression systems required in hospitals

§ 32.1-126.4. Hospital standing orders or protocols for certain vaccinations

§ 32.1-126.5. Consolidation of inspections

§ 32.1-127. Regulations

§ 32.1-127.001. Certain design and construction standards to be incorporated in hospital and nursing home licensure regulations

§ 32.1-127.01. Regulations to authorize certain sanctions and guidelines

§ 32.1-127.1. Immunity from liability for routine referral for organ and tissue donation

§ 32.1-127.1:01. Record storage

§ 32.1-127.1:02. Repealed

§ 32.1-127.1:03. Health records privacy

§ 32.1-127.1:04. Use or disclosure of certain protected health information required

§ 32.1-127.1:05. Breach of medical information notification

§ 32.1-127.2. Repealed

§ 32.1-127.3. Immunity from liability for certain free health care services

§ 32.1-128. Applicability to hospitals and nursing homes for practice of religious tenets

§ 32.1-129. Application for license

§ 32.1-130. Service charges

§ 32.1-131. Expiration and renewal of licenses

§ 32.1-132. Alterations or additions to hospitals and nursing homes; when new license required; use of inpatient hospital beds for furnishing skilled care services

§ 32.1-133. Display of license

§ 32.1-133.1. Human trafficking hotline; posted notice required; civil penalty

§ 32.1-134. Family planning information in hospitals providing maternity care

§ 32.1-134.01. Certain information required for maternity patients

§ 32.1-134.02. Infants; blood sample provided to parents

§ 32.1-134.1. When denial, etc., to duly licensed physician of staff membership or professional privileges improper

§ 32.1-134.2. Clinical privileges for certain practitioners

§ 32.1-134.3. Response to applications for clinical privileges

§ 32.1-134.4. Right of podiatrists or nurse practitioners to injunction

§ 32.1-135. Revocation or suspension of license or certification; restriction or prohibition of new admissions to nursing home

§ 32.1-135.1. Certain advertisements prohibited

§ 32.1-135.2. Offer or payment of remuneration in exchange for referral prohibited

§ 32.1-136. Violation; penalties

§ 32.1-137. Certification of medical care facilities under Title XVIII of Social Security Act

§ 32.1-137.01. Posting of charity care policies

§ 32.1-137.02. Hospital discharge procedures

§ 32.1-137.03. Discharge planning; designation of individual to provide care

§ 32.1-137.04. Patient notice of observation or outpatient status

§ 32.1-137.05. (Effective until July 1, 2023) Information regarding standard charges; advance estimate of patient payment amount for elective procedure, test, or service

§ 32.1-137.05. (Effective July 1, 2023) Information regarding standard charges; advance estimate of patient payment amount for elective procedure, test, or service

§ 32.1-137.06. Lyme disease test result information

§ 32.1-137.07. Violations of certain provisions; penalty

§ 32.1-137.08. Medical care facilities; persons with disabilities; designated support persons

§ 32.1-137.09. Hospital emergency department CPT code data reporting

§ 32.1-137.010. Financial assistance; payment plans

§ 32.1-137.1. Definitions

§ 32.1-137.2. Certification of quality assurance; application; issuance; denial; renewal

§ 32.1-137.3. Regulations

§ 32.1-137.4. Examination, review or investigation

§ 32.1-137.5. Civil penalties; probation; suspension; restriction or prohibition of new enrollments to managed care health insurance plan licensee; revocation or nonrenewal of certificate of quality assurance; appeal process; correction

§ 32.1-137.6. Complaint system

§ 32.1-137.7. Definitions

§ 32.1-137.8. Application to and compliance by utilization review entities

§ 32.1-137.9. Requirements and standards for utilization review entities

§ 32.1-137.10. Utilization review plan required

§ 32.1-137.11. Accessibility of utilization review entity

§ 32.1-137.12. Emergencies; extensions; access to and confidentiality of patient-specific medical records and information

§ 32.1-137.13. Adverse determination

§ 32.1-137.14. Reconsideration of adverse determination

§ 32.1-137.15. Adverse determination; appeal

§ 32.1-137.16. Records

§ 32.1-137.17. Limitation on Commissioner's jurisdiction

§ 32.1-138. Enumeration; posting of policies; staff training; responsibilities devolving on guardians, etc.; exceptions; certification of compliance

§ 32.1-138.1. Implementation of transfer and discharge policies

§ 32.1-138.2. Certain contract provisions prohibited

§ 32.1-138.3. Third party guarantor prohibition

§ 32.1-138.4. Retaliation or discrimination against complainants

§ 32.1-138.5. Confidentiality of complainant's identity

§ 32.1-138.6. Definitions

§ 32.1-138.7. Certificates of registration required; issuance; transferability; regulations

§ 32.1-138.8. Consultation with health regulatory boards

§ 32.1-138.9. Standards for approval

§ 32.1-138.10. Expiration; renewal

§ 32.1-138.11. Denial; revocation

§ 32.1-138.12. Waiver of requirements of article

§ 32.1-138.13. Access to and confidentiality of patient-specific medical records and information

§ 32.1-138.14. No private right of action created

§ 32.1-138.15. Regulations

§ 32.1-139. Repealed

§ 32.1-145. Repealed

§ 32.1-148. Repealed

§ 32.1-157. Repealed

§ 32.1-162.1. Definitions

§ 32.1-162.2. Exemptions from article

§ 32.1-162.3. License required for hospice programs; notice of denial of license; renewal thereof

§ 32.1-162.4. Inspections

§ 32.1-162.5. Regulations

§ 32.1-162.5:1. Notice to dispenser of patient's death; disposition of dispensed drugs

§ 32.1-162.6. Revocation or suspension of license

§ 32.1-162.6:1. Possession or administration of cannabis oil

§ 32.1-162.7. Definitions

§ 32.1-162.8. Exemptions from article

§ 32.1-162.9. Licenses required; renewal thereof

§ 32.1-162.9:1. Employment for compensation of persons convicted of barrier crimes prohibited; criminal records check required; drug testing; suspension or revocation of license

§ 32.1-162.10. Inspections; fees

§ 32.1-162.11. Liability insurance required

§ 32.1-162.12. Regulations

§ 32.1-162.13. Revocation or suspension of license

§ 32.1-162.14. Repealed

§ 32.1-162.15. Violation; penalties

§ 32.1-162.15:1. Unlawful advertising as a home care organization

§ 32.1-162.15:2. (Effective July 1, 2023) Definitions

§ 32.1-162.15:3. (Effective July 1, 2023) Services for survivors of sexual assault; plan required

§ 32.1-162.15:4. (For effective date, see Acts 2020, c 725) Treatment services

§ 32.1-162.15:5. Transfer services

§ 32.1-162.15:6. (Effective July 1, 2023) Services for pediatric survivors of sexual assault; plan required

§ 32.1-162.15:7. (Effective July 1, 2023) Inspections; report required

§ 32.1-162.15:8. (Effective July 1, 2023) Storage, retention, and dissemination of photographic documentation

§ 32.1-162.15:9. (Effective July 1, 2023) Submission of evidence

§ 32.1-162.15:10. (Effective July 1, 2023) Complaints

§ 32.1-162.15:11. Task Force on Services for Survivors of Sexual Assault