Sec. 159.008. PHYSICIAN FEES FOR INFORMATION. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a physician:
(1) may charge a reasonable fee, as prescribed by board rule, for copying billing or medical records; and
(2) is not required to permit examination or copying of the records until the fee is paid unless there is a medical emergency.
(b) A physician may not charge a fee for copying billing or medical records under Subsection (a) to the extent the fee is prohibited under Subchapter M, Chapter 161, Health and Safety Code.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 984, Sec. 7, eff. June 15, 2001.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 159 - Physician-Patient Communication
Section 159.002. Confidential Communications
Section 159.003. Exceptions to Confidentiality in Court or Administrative Proceedings
Section 159.004. Exceptions to Confidentiality in Other Situations
Section 159.005. Consent for Release of Confidential Information
Section 159.006. Information Furnished by Physician
Section 159.0061. Appointment of Custodian of Physician's Records
Section 159.007. Medium by Which Information Is Provided
Section 159.008. Physician Fees for Information
Section 159.009. Injunction; Cause of Action for Unauthorized Release of Confidential Information
Section 159.010. Notice of Benefits Under State Child Health Plan