Can you charge separately for an indwelling needle dressing?

Yes. An indwelling needle dressing is a medical device that is used to protect the puncture site of an indwelling needle from bacterial and viral infections, as well as to make the patient more comfortable. In most cases, the cost of an indwelling needle dressing is included in the medical bill, but hospitals will charge for indwelling needle dressings as a separate item. This is usually because the dressings are disposable and need to be purchased by the patient or provided by the hospital.