California § 440.20 - Within seven days after completion of the patient

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 440.20 — Within seven days after completion of the patient, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 440.20. Within seven days after completion of the patient

Within seven days after completion of the patient’s itemized bill, every health facility shall provide to the primary attending health care practitioner a copy, upon written request specifying the individual patient, of the complete itemized charges for services rendered by the health facility to the health care practitioner’s patient when the primary attending health care practitioner is not employed by the health facility nor is a member of an integrated group practice that provided the health facility services.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 440.20

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 440.20 cover?

Section 440.20 ("Within seven days after completion of the patient") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite California § 440.20?

A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 440.20" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of California law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.

How does California § 440.20 apply to my situation?

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