Minnesota § 144.591 - DISCLOSURE OF HOSPITAL CHARGES
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 144.591 — DISCLOSURE OF HOSPITAL CHARGES, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 144.591. DISCLOSURE OF HOSPITAL CHARGES
(a) Each hospital, including hospitals designated as critical access hospitals, shall provide to each discharged patient within 30 calendar days of discharge an itemized description of billed charges for medical services and goods the patient received during the hospital stay. The itemized description of billed charges may include technical terms to describe the medical services and goods if the technical terms are defined on the itemized description with limited medical nomenclature. The itemized description of billed charges must not describe a billed charge using only a medical billing code, "miscellaneous charges," or "supply charges."
(b) A hospital may not bill or otherwise charge a patient for the itemized description of billed charges.
(c) A hospital must provide an itemized description by secure email, via a secure online portal, or, upon request, by mail.
(d) This section does not apply to patients enrolled in Medicare, medical assistance, the MinnesotaCare program, or who receive health care coverage through an employer self-insured health plan.
History:
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 144.591
What does Minnesota Statutes § 144.591 cover?
Section 144.591 ("DISCLOSURE OF HOSPITAL CHARGES") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. 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 Minnesota § 144.591?
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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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