Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “good faith estimate” means a reasonable estimate of the price each provider anticipates charging for an episode of care for nonemergency health care services that:

(1) is made by a provider under this chapter upon the request of the individual for whom the nonemergency health care service has been ordered; and

Terms Used In Indiana Code 27-1-46-2

  • episode of care: means the medical care ordered to be provided for a specific medical procedure, condition, or illness. See Indiana Code 27-1-46-1.5
  • nonemergency health care service: means a discrete service or series of services ordered by a practitioner for an episode of care for the purpose of:

    Indiana Code 27-1-46-7

  • price: means the negotiated rate between the:

    Indiana Code 27-1-46-8.5

  • provider: means :

    Indiana Code 27-1-46-9

(2) is not binding upon the provider.

As added by P.L.93-2020, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.202-2021, SEC.11.