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A patient with an outstanding balance on his/her account has requested a copy of their records. Can I withhold the records until the balance is paid in full?

April 26, 2017account Balance copy paid patient records requested

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A patient with an outstanding balance on his/her account has requested a copy of their records. Can I withhold the records until the balance is paid in full?

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NO. NRS 629.061 mandates that health care practitioners provide a copy of all patient records when requested by the patient or the patients representative. The law does allow for a nominal charge for copying. However, records may not be withheld until the account is paid.