Re: Cost of Medical Records

From: Susan_OR (Susan_OR@iwon.com)
Sat Aug 5 18:48:24 2000


Very Interesting! I just got a copy of my records to take to the doctor in Cleveland and I was charged 86$ for them. They charge 10$ for the first 10 pages and then .50 for each page after that. Absolute Robbery! I'm thinking I may copy them and then return them and tell them I refuse to pay. Does anyone have anymore legal info about this? It probably varies by state...I'm in Oregon.

Thanks, Susan

At Fri, 4 Aug 2000, ifirgit@webcntrl.com wrote: >
>Renee,
>
>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
>>


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