District Of Columbia
Medical Records Custodian & Retention Laws
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District Of Columbia Medical Record Retention Law:
https://code.dccouncil.gov/
- * Keep Medical records for Adults for at least 5 years from the date of the last contact.
- * Keep medical records for For Minors for at least 5 years after the minor reaches the age of 18 (age of majority).
Cost
https://code.dccouncil.gov/
Electronic Copies:
68¢ per page, up to a maximum of $89.66.
$23.70 search and handling fee (even if no records are found).
Non-Electronic Copies:
91¢ per page (no maximum limit).
$23.70 search and handling fee (even if no records are found).
Actual cost for postage and handling.
Annual Adjustments:
These fees are adjusted yearly for inflation, and the rates listed above apply for 2024.
For Patients or Authorized Representatives:
Providers may charge a “reasonable fee for copying” when the request is made by a patient or someone with health care power of attorney.
District Of Columbia Medical Board
https://dchealth.dc.gov/bomed