# W. Va. Code § 16B-3-9: Hospitals and similar institutions required to supply patients, upon request, with one specifically itemized statement of charges assessed to patient, at no cost to patient

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16B_A3_S9

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 16B-3-9
- **Heading:** Hospitals and similar institutions required to supply patients, upon request, with one specifically itemized statement of charges assessed to patient, at no cost to patient
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 16B / Article 3 / Section 9

## Text

Any hospital, or other similar institution, required to be licensed under this article, upon request, shall supply to any patient who has received services from the hospital, whether on an inpatient or outpatient basis, one itemized statement which describes with specificity the exact service or medication for which a charge is assessed to the patient at the institution, at no additional cost to the patient. In the event of the death of any such patient, a relative or guardian may make such request and shall receive such statement at no additional cost.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 16B-3-1 §16B-3-1. Health facilities and certain other facilities operated in connection therewith to obtain license; exemptions; meaning of hospital, etc.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16B_A3_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16B-3-2 §16B-3-2. Hospitals and institutions to obtain license; qualifications of applicant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16B_A3_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16B-3-3 §16B-3-3. Application for license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16B_A3_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16B-3-4 §16B-3-4. License fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16B_A3_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16B-3-5 §16B-3-5. Inspection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16B_A3_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16B-3-5A §16B-3-5a. Accreditation reports accepted for periodic license inspection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16B_A3_S5A.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16B-3-6 §16B-3-6. Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification to issue licenses; suspension or revocation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16B_A3_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16B-3-7 §16B-3-7. Judicial review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16B_A3_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16B-3-8 §16B-3-8. Inspector General to establish standards; director enforces.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16B_A3_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16B-3-9 §16B-3-9. Hospitals and similar institutions required to supply patients, upon request, with one specifically itemized statement of charges assessed to patient, at no cost to patient.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16B_A3_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16B-3-10 §16B-3-10. Information not to be disclosed; exception.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16B_A3_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16B-3-11 §16B-3-11. Violations; penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16B_A3_S11.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16B-3-12 §16B-3-12. Injunction; severability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16B_A3_S12.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16B-3-13 §16B-3-13. Hospital-based paternity program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16B_A3_S13.md)

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