Part 2: Basic Patient Rights (FAQ 41 of 65)

Right to Receive an Accounting of Disclosures

41. What does it Cost to Obtain an Accounting of Disclosures?

You are entitled to receive at no charge one copy of the accounting of your medical record in any 12-month period. If you make more than one request, the institution may impose a reasonable, cost-based fee. The institution must tell you the cost in advance so you have a chance to modify or withdraw your request.

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If you have a good reason why you need to request an accounting more than once a year, ask the covered entity to waive any fees. For example, if you are a victim of medical identity theft and need repeated accountings to check on current activities of the identity thief and responses to corrective actions, ask for a fee waiver. Argue that both you and the covered entity are victims of the identity thief. You need to work cooperatively to correct the problem. Ask the institution's fraud investigator or compliance officer to help you if the usual HIPAA channels aren't responsive.

Part 2: Basic Patient Rights (FAQ 41 of 65)

Right to Receive an Accounting of Disclosures

41. What does it Cost to Obtain an Accounting of Disclosures?

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