hospital lien

A statutory lien asserted by a hospital to recover the costs of emergency and ongoing medical and other services.

• The lien applies against any judgment, compromise, or settlement received by a hospital patient either from a third person who caused the patient’s injuries or from the third person’s insurer. See healthcare lien.

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