45 C.F.R. § 182.40

Current through October 31, 2024
Section 182.40 - Requirements for making public cash prices for a diagnostic test for COVID-19
(a)General rules.
(1) Except as provided under paragraph (b) of this section, a provider of a COVID-19 diagnostic test must make public the information described in paragraph (c) of this section electronically via the internet.
(2) The information described in paragraph (c) of this section, or a link to such information, must appear in a conspicuous location on a searchable homepage of the provider's website.
(3) The information described in paragraph (c) of this section must be displayed in a manner that is easily accessible, without barriers, and ensures that the information is accessible:
(i) Free of charge;
(ii) Without having to establish a user account or password; and
(iii) Without having to submit personal identifiable information (PII).
(4) The provider must include all of the following terms on its homepage:
(i) The provider's name;
(ii) The term "price";
(iii) The term "cost";
(iv) The term "test";
(v) The term "COVID"; and
(vi) The term "coronavirus".
(b)Exception. A provider of a COVID-19 diagnostic test that does not have its own website must make public the information described in paragraph (c) of this section:
(1) In writing, within two business days upon request; and
(2) On a sign posted prominently at the location where the provider offers a COVID-19 diagnostic test, if such location is accessible to the public.
(c)Required information. For purposes of paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section, the provider must make public the following information:
(1) A plain-language description of each COVID-19 diagnostic test that is offered by the provider;
(2) The billing code used for each COVID-19 diagnostic test;
(3) The provider's cash price for each such COVID-19 diagnostic test; and
(4) Any additional information as may be necessary for the public to have certainty of the cash price that applies to each COVID-19 diagnostic test.

45 C.F.R. § 182.40

85 FR 71203, 11/6/2020