Total Charges is defined as all charges for services rendered during the encounter for patient care at the facility, based on the facility's full established rates. Charges shall include, but not be limited to, ancillary services and any patient care services. Physician fees shall be excluded. Prepayment (e.g. deposits and prepayments) shall not be deducted from Total Charges.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 97268
Note: Authority cited: Section 128810, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 128736, 128737 and 128738, Health and Safety Code.