Vermont Health Record Amendment Denial Letter
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In general, the appropriate way to correct an error is the same as with paper records -- that is, make a new entry with today's date and time, stating that you are correcting an error in a previous entry; give the date and time of the previous entry; and enter the corrected data or explanation.
A patient has the right to request an amendment to his or her health record per 45 CFR §164.526 of the HIPAA Privacy Rule, and it is the policy of this organization to respond to any amendment requests in accordance with this rule.
As long as your organization maintains a patient's information, the patient has the right to request that you make changes to (or amend) their information in a designated record set. Your organization is responsible for responding to the amendment request.
No. A patient's record should be complete and accurate to ensure they receive appropriate care. Patients can question the content of their records, but not on the basis that it is upsetting or that they disagree with it.
General concerns about psychological or emotional harm are not sufficient to deny an individual access (e.g., concerns that the individual will not be able to understand the information or may be upset by it). In addition, the requested access must be reasonably likely to cause harm or endanger physical life or safety.
The Privacy Rule provides you with the right to inspect, review, and receive a copy of your medical and billing records. If you believe that information in your record is incorrect, you can request a change to your record. Changes must be limited to factual statements.
In addition, two categories of information are expressly excluded from the right of access: Psychotherapy notes, which are the personal notes of a mental health care provider documenting or analyzing the contents of a counseling session, that are maintained separate from the rest of the patient's medical record.
Reasons for Denial.The provider who received the amendment request had not created the original record. The record was created at another office. There is an exception if the creator is no longer available and the mistake in the record is apparent.
Proper Error Correction ProcedureDraw line through entry (thin pen line). Make sure that the inaccurate information is still legible.Initial and date the entry.State the reason for the error (i.e. in the margin or above the note if room).Document the correct information.
A patient has the right to request an amendment to his or her health record per 45 CFR §164.526 of the HIPAA Privacy Rule, and it is the policy of this organization to respond to any amendment requests in accordance with this rule.
