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How to ask for an itemized bill

Whether a hospital must provide one, and how quickly, depends on your state. Most will provide one when you ask.

  1. Call the hospital billing office (the number is on your bill) and ask for an itemized bill — a line-by-line list, not a summary.
  2. Ask that it include dates of service, billing codes (CPT, HCPCS, or revenue codes), quantities, and the price of each item.
  3. Have your account number, the patient's name, date of birth, and dates of the hospital stay ready.
  4. If you're handling a parent's bill, ask what signed permission form the hospital needs from them.
  5. Ask the billing office to put the account on hold while you review it, and ask how long the hold lasts.
  6. Ask for a copy of the hospital's financial assistance (charity care) policy and application.
  7. If you have insurance, get the Explanation of Benefits (EOB) from your insurer to compare against the bill.
  8. Write down the date, the person you spoke with, and what they said. Follow up in writing if you can.