N.M. Admin. Code § 16.21.12.8

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 16.21.12.8 - RELEASE OF MEDICAL RECORDS

Podiatrists must provide copies of medical records to a patient or to another podiatrist when legally requested to do so. This should occur with a minimum of disruption in the continuity and quality of medical care being provided to the patient. If the medical records are the property of a separate and independent organization, the podiatrist should act as the patient's advocate and work to facilitate the patient's request for records.

A. Medical records may not be withheld because an account is overdue or a bill for treatment, medical records, or other services is owed.

B. A reasonable cost-based charge may be made for the cost of duplicating and mailing medical records. A reasonable charge is $1.00 per page for the first 25 pages, and $0.10 per page thereafter. Patients may be charged the actual cost of reproduction for electronic records and record formats other than paper, such as x-rays. The board will review the reasonable charge periodically. Podiatrists charging for the cost of reproduction of medical records shall give consideration to the ethical and professional duties owed to other podiatrists and their patients.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.21.12.8

16.21.12.8 NMAC - N, 7-15-07, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXX, Issue 08, April 23, 2019, eff. 5/3/2019