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Can the doctor refuse to provide me with copies of my medical records because of an outstanding balance for medical treatment?

April 26, 2017Balance copies doctor medical records refuse treatment

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Can the doctor refuse to provide me with copies of my medical records because of an outstanding balance for medical treatment?

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A. No. The physician can charge for copying costs, however. Physicians are allowed to charge a base cost of $15 for each request. Furthermore, physicians are allowed to charge $.50 per page for copying the first 100 pages of a patient’s record, and $.25 per page for every page in excess of 100 pages. Additionally, physicians are allowed to charge for postage. Q.