I would call them and talk with them....I received a bill one time...made a phone call and told them that I thought they could not charge for records if they were being used to seek continued care....I was told they couldn't and that I did not have to pay for them. I would do some checking and tell them you arne't going to pay...you already paid for the services to the doctor you are entitled to a copy of his report.
Karla
>----- Original Message -----
From: 1renee2@gte.net (Renee Madron)
Sent: Friday, August 04, 2000 8:20:55 PM
To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS <adhesions@mail.medispecialty.com>
Subject: Cost of Medical Records
> About 3 weeks ago, I sent to five (5) hospital’s, in order to obtain my
> medical records for past surgical procedures. I received the last
> package today. The total cost for my records was $144.44. I couldn’t
> believe the total cost and I even told each of them, they were needed
> for continued care in my new home state. I just thought I would share
> that with you all. I will talk to you again August 21 or 22.
>
> --
> Renee Madron
> Richmond, Indiana
> 765-965-7435
>