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Yes, they can be classed as a cost for the copying itself.

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Q: Is it legal for hospitals to charge for medical records in US?
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Is it legal for a medical group to charge you for your own records?

Yes. Copying costs are considered allowable charges.


Do parents have rights to their children's medical records after they have lost custody?

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Is it legal to charge for medical records in New York?

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