California § 440.40 - The primary attending health care practitioner shall obtain prior written consent
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 440.40 — The primary attending health care practitioner shall obtain prior written consent, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 440.40. The primary attending health care practitioner shall obtain prior written consent
The primary attending health care practitioner shall obtain prior written consent from each patient for whom a billing is requested, authorizing the release of the patientâs billing. A copy of this signed patient consent form shall be forwarded to the health care facility as part of the written request for itemized billings.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 440.40
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 440.40 cover?
Section 440.40 ("The primary attending health care practitioner shall obtain prior written consent") 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 § 440.40?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 440.40 apply to my situation?
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