Medical Record Retention Time Frame

Minimum of 7 Years From Anniversary Date of Last Treatment

  • Patient younger than 18? Keep until 21 OR for 7 years from the date of last treatement (whichever one is longer).
  • Civil, criminal, administrative related medical records keep if case is not resolved.
  • Applies to electronic or paper 
  • OB guidelins baby turns 21, but check with liability carrier.

Author: Seymore Bones

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