Maryland Health - General Section 19-350.1
§ 19-350.1.
  (a)   (1)   In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
    (2)   "Third party payor" means any person that administers or provides reimbursement for hospital benefits on an expense incurred basis including:
      (i)   A health maintenance organization issued a certificate of authority in accordance with Subtitle 7 of this title;
      (ii)   A health insurer or nonprofit health service plan authorized to offer health insurance policies or contracts in this State in accordance with the Insurance Article; or
      (iii)   A third party administrator registered under the Insurance Article.
    (3)   "Uniform claims form" means the claim or billing form for reimbursement of hospital services adopted by the Insurance Commissioner under § 15-1003 of the Insurance Article.
  (b)   When submitting a claim or bill for reimbursement to a third party payor, a hospital shall use the uniform claims form.
  (c)   The uniform claims form submitted under this section:
    (1)   Shall be properly completed; and
    (2)   May be submitted by electronic transfer.
  (d)   The Secretary may impose a penalty not to exceed $500 on any hospital that violates the provisions of this section.