East End Radiology, P.C. follows the guidelines set fourth by New York
State Public Health Law Section 17 and 18.
Public
Health Law States:
X-rays
are the property of the facility/provider. The patient and/or
other medical providers have a right to have reasonable access
to the x-rays. Accordingly, copies may be made or original films
may be examined at the facility/location where services were rendered.
Either
the physician or the facility incurring the expense of providing
copies of x-rays, and medical records pursuant to public health
law may impose a reasonable charge to be paid by the person requesting
the release and deliverance of such records. However, the physician/facility
may not impose a charge for copying an original mammogram.
Current guidelines in New York State for film and record storage
require the facility/provider to maintain adult records for a
minimum of seven years, mammogram records for ten years and minor
records to age 18 for a three-year minimum. After such time a
facility/provider may destroy all records.
As
such East End Radiology’s policy is as follows:
A
patient may request copies of their x-rays. There is a $6.00 per
sheet copy charge. This cost is simply to cover our raw material
expense associated with the duplication process.
And/or
A patient may temporarily borrow their original films. In an attempt
to ensure their safe return a $150.00 deposit is required. Cash,
check or credit card can provide the deposit. All cash, checks
and credit card information is held for two weeks. If the films
haven’t been returned by the agreed time frame (normally
two-weeks) than and only than will credit cards be debited and
cash/checks deposited. In the event that you won’t be able
to return the films by the mutually agreed time, you need to notify
our office. If you fail to do so your deposit will be processed.
If you return your films late and your deposit has already been
processed, your deposit will be returned less a 20% surcharge.
Furthermore, you will need to sign a release stating that East End Radiology has temporarily released your original medical
records to you and as such you release East End Radiology from
any and all legal obligations should you not return the films.
Thank
you,
Tracey
Scioscia, Practice Manager
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