2013 Arizona Revised Statutes
Title 36 - Public Health and Safety
§ 36-436.01 Rate schedules; printing and posting requirements; outpatient treatment centers; posting and filing requirements

36-436.01. Rate schedules; printing and posting requirements; outpatient treatment centers; posting and filing requirements

A. The schedule required under section 36-436 shall be printed in legible type and shall contain a listing of all services performed and commodities furnished for which a separate charge is made, together with the charges for each. The schedule shall plainly state all rules or regulations which may in any way change, affect or determine any part or the aggregate of the rates or charges or the value of the services or commodities covered by the schedule. Hospitals shall also include the number of times a separate charge was imposed for services performed or commodities furnished for each item listed during the twelve month period immediately prior to submission.

B. After review by the director a copy of the schedule shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the reception area of each hospital and any of the hospital's outpatient treatment centers or nursing care institutions using the schedule. Another copy also shall be kept in the reception area and be available for inspection by the public at all times upon request.

C. Licensed health care institutions classified as outpatient treatment centers and home health agencies shall file a copy of the schedule with the director before implementing those rates or charges and shall post a copy in a conspicuous area.