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How do I get an itemized hospital bill?

Short answer

Call the hospital billing office and ask for an itemized bill with billing codes. You have a right to see what you’re being charged for.

Rules differ by state. This is general information, not legal or professional advice.

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Official sources

CMS: No Surprises Act, know your rightscms.gov
HealthCare.gov: appealing a health plan decisionhealthcare.gov
CFPB: medical debtconsumerfinance.gov