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Medical Records Collection, Retention, and Access in South Carolina

 

Medical Records Collection, Retention, and Access in South Carolina

Subtopic Statute/Regulation Description
Medical Records Collection, Retention, and Access S.C. ADC 61-91 SEC. 703 - Patient Records; Record Maintenance Patient records are the property of the ambulatory surgical facility; the original record shall not be removed without court order. Patient records...
S.C. CODE ANN. REGS. 61-16 § 1107 - Medical records storage Hospitals must retain medical records for 10 years. In the case of minor patients, medical records must be retained until the patient turns 18 years...
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-47-110 - Misconduct constituting grounds for disciplinary action; temporary suspensions; review of final actions; conduct subverting security or integrity of medical licensing examination process These requirements apply to all health care professionals regulated by the State of South Carolina.  The State Board of Medical Examiners for...
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-115-110 - Payment for services related to medical records a just debt; payment in advance may be required A physician may require payment for a requested copy of a medical record before releasing such copy. 
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-115-120 - Length of time records must be kept; records pertaining to minors. Physicians own the medical records in his or her possession and must retain those records for at least ten years for adult patients and at least...
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-115-20 - Physician is owner of certain patient records A physician is the owner of medical records that were made in treating a patient that are in his or her possession, as well as the owner of records...
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-115-30 - Patient's right to receive copy of medical record or have it transferred to another physician; written authorization required A patient or his legal representative may submit a written authorization to release a copy of the patient's medical record, or to have the record...
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-115-60 - Physician's release of summary or portion in lieu of full record A physician may choose to provide a summary or portion of a requested record instead of the actual record if the physician reasonably believes...
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-115-70 - Records not to be withheld because of unpaid medical bills A physician may not withhold a copy of a medical record because of an unpaid bill for medical services. 
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-115-80 - Fees physician may charge for search and duplication of records A physician, or other owner of medical records, may charge a fee for duplication of a medical record of up to $0.65 per page for pages 1-30, and up...
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-7-325 - Fee for search and duplication of medical record; time limits for compliance with request for record These requirements apply to health care facilities and licensed health care professionals. If a patient submits a request for a copy of a medical...
SC ADC 61-16, § 1104 - Medical Records and Reports It is the responsibility of each attending physician to timely complete and sign a medical record. A rubber stamp signature can be used only if the...