Md. Code, Health-Gen. § 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.