South Carolina Statutes

§ 44-115-90 — Fees for providing medical information other than copying existing documents.

South Carolina § 44-115-90

JurisdictionSouth Carolina

Title 44HEALTH

Ch. 115PHYSICIANS' PATIENT RECORDS ACT

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S.C. Code Ann. § 44-115-90 (2026).

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When a request for medical information involves more than making copies of existing documents, a physician may charge reasonable fees, exclusive of those fees charged for copying the medical record, for providing this service.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 1992 Act No. 480, SECTION 1.

Nearby Sections

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§ 44-115-10

§ 44-115-100

Sections 44-115-80 and 44-115-90 not applicable to requests for information made in relation to health insurance claims.

§ 44-115-110

Payment for services related to medical records a just debt; payment in advance may be required.

§ 44-115-120

Length of time records must be kept; records pertaining to minors.

§ 44-115-130

Sale of medical records by physician restricted; notice of intent to sell.

§ 44-115-140

Immunity from civil, criminal, and disciplinary liability for compliance with request to release information.

§ 44-115-15

Medical records defined.

§ 44-115-150

Other provisions pertaining to medical records or actions involving medical negligence not invalidated by this chapter.

§ 44-115-160

Mammogram report requirements.

§ 44-115-20

Physician is owner of certain patient records.

§ 44-115-30

Patient's right to receive copy of medical record or have it transferred to another physician; written authorization required.

§ 44-115-40

Physician not to release records without express written consent.

§ 44-115-50

Physician may rely on representations of insurance carrier or administrator as to patient authorization to release records; immunity from liability and disciplinary action.

§ 44-115-60

Physician's release of summary or portion in lieu of full record.

§ 44-115-70

Records not to be withheld because of unpaid medical bills.

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