A prescribed fee, in accordance with the schedule in paragraph (c) of this section, shall be collected for each of the listed services.
(1) Photocopy reproduction of a clinical record or other document (through use of facility equipment): | |
(a) Processing (searching, preparation of record and use of equipment), first page | $3.25 |
(b) Each additional page | .25 |
(2) Certification, per document | .25 |
(3) Unsuccessful searching, per hour (minimum charge 1 hour) | 2.50 |
(4) Clinical abstracts, per request | 3.00 |
(5) Arranging commercial duplication of a clinical record, per request | 1 0.50 |
(6) If the requested material is to be transmitted by registered mail, airmail, or special delivery mail, the postal fees therefor shall be added to the other fees provided above, unless the applicant has included proper postage or stamped return envelopes for this purpose. |
1 The private concern which duplicates records for an applicant will make a separate charge therefor and will bill the applicant directly.
42 C.F.R. §35.17
Sec. 501, 65 Stat. 290; 31 U.S.C. 483(a) ; sec. 215 , 58 Stat. 690, as amended; 42 U.S.C. 216