tci Part B Insider - 2010 Issue 29

Physician Notes: Magic Number for Medical Record Retention is 6 Years, CMS Says

Plus: HHS believes Medicare Trust Fund will stay solvent through 2029.Medical practices often hear conflicting advice regarding how long they must hang on to a patient's medical records, but CMS intends to clear up any misinformation with new MLN Matters article SE1022, issued this month.Although many physicians follow state laws when determining whether they can discontinue retaining a patient's records, it's important to keep in mind that you must hang into the patient's records for at least six years, according to HIPAA laws. If your state requires a period longer than that, you must extend the length...

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