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Yes. For the time and materials needed to copy and/or transcribe the records and send them to the place requested.

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Q: Can a doctor charge you for supplying you with your medical records in Alabama?
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Who impacts medical records?

The doctor is the person who is mainly in charge of writing the records. But, most importantly, YOU are in charge of your medical records, since you are the subject.


Can your doctor release your medical records directly to you?

Yes, but they might charge you for copying them.


Can they charge .75 per page for medical records you live in NY state?

Yes, 75 cents is the allowable rate for medical records in New York state.


Is Pulmonary mass a preexisting condition?

Only if it has been previously documented in your Medical Records and you didn't know about it. You have a right to view your Medical Records in their entirety , but anyone can charge you for a copy for your personal records.Some places charge up to $1 per page.


Is it legal for hospitals to charge for medical records in US?

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


Are criminal records public records in Alabama?

Criminal records are public records in Alabama, and you can go to the courthouse and ask to see them. Circuit and District Court records are also online, but there is a charge to search them online. Some local courts have their records online. Links to the available official online record search websites may be found at the first related link below. Contact information for all Alabama trial courts may be found (by county) at the second related link.


Is it legal for a medical group to charge you for your own records?

Yes. Copying costs are considered allowable charges.


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

A health care provider can charge up to 75 cents per page for medical records in New York state. Whether that's called a search fee, copy fee, or administrative fee, that's the allowable leve.


How can a patient legally get copies of their medical and legal records from several Doctors and Lawyers without paying enormous fees some times from .25 to 1.00 per page?

You can try to negotiate with the doctor/attorney for a reduced copying rate, but the law allows for them to charge for the administrative costs of supplying you with your files. After all, they may be YOUR records, but it is THEIR office staff, and their copying supplies, that are being used.


Can a doctor charge a medicare patient a fee for medical records?

A doctor does not charge for patient records, but they can charge a nominal fee for copying it to give to you. Each jurisdiction governs how much the doctor can charge for this, but it is usually pretty small. Many doctors will waive this fee if the patient asks for it, though they don't have to.


Can medicade patient be denied or charged for a copy of medical records?

Yes, pursuant to Health & Safety Code section 123110, a doctor can charge 25 cents per page plus a reasonable clerical fee. For diagnostic films, such as an x-ray, MRI, CT and PET scans, you can be charged the actual cost of copying the films. This only applies if you have made a written request for a copy of your medical records to be provided to you.


How can you acquire medical records?

One always has a right to one's own medical records. However, the health care provider generally has a right to impose a reasonable charge for assembling and copying the records. Acquisition of any other person's records requires that person's written authorization for their release. Typically, the health care provider will have a standard form to be signed for that purpose.