Utah Medical Record Retrieval, Statutory Copying Fee Caps & Subpoena Rules (Utah Code Ann. § 78B-5-618)
Complete guide to Utah medical record retrieval, comparing the Federal HIPAA Patient Rate (45 CFR § 164.524) against Utah's third-party copying fee caps under Utah Code Ann. § 78B-5-618 (post-Ciox Health v. Azar), mandatory 30 calendar days response deadlines, and Utah R. Evid. 902(11) Business Records Certification trial authentication.
Utah (UT) Medical Record Laws at a Glance
- Governing Fee Statute
- Utah Code Ann. § 78B-5-618
- Mandatory Response Deadline
- 30 calendar days
- State Statutory Third-Party Copying Fee Schedule (Post-Ciox v. Azar)
- Annual CPI-adjusted search fee (~$30+) + $0.53/pg (pgs 1–40) and $0.32/pg (41+) for paper; electronic records capped at 50% of the per-page paper rate up to $150.00 maximum under Utah Code § 78B-5-618!
- Custodian Affidavit & Evidence Rule
- Utah R. Evid. 902(11) Business Records Certification
- Minimum Record Retention Rule
- 7 years adult; minor until age 22 (R432-100-33)
Utah Medical Record Fee Comparison: Patient Direct vs. Third-Party Law Firm
Under Ciox Health, LLC v. Azar, 435 F. Supp. 3d 30 (D.D.C. 2020), the federal HIPAA “Patient Rate” applies strictly to direct-to-patient requests, while third-party attorney and insurance requests in Utah are governed by Utah Code Ann. § 78B-5-618:
| Requirement | Patient Direct (45 CFR § 164.524) | Utah Third-Party Attorney (Utah Code Ann. § 78B-5-618) | Utah Civil Subpoena & Affidavit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Copying & Search Fee | Reasonable cost-based labor only when delivered directly to patient ($0 search fee) | Annual CPI-adjusted search fee (~$30+) + $0.53/pg (pgs 1–40) and $0.32/pg (41+) for paper; electronic records capped at 50% of the per-page paper rate up to $150.00 maximum under Utah Code § 78B-5-618! | Statutory subpoena clerical & per-page limits under Utah Code Ann. § 78B-5-618 |
| Mandatory Turnaround Window | 30 calendar days (or 30 days federal ceiling, whichever is shorter) | 30 calendar days | Subpoena return date + mandatory consumer notice window |
| Self-Authentication in Court | Uncertified unless Custodian Affidavit is requested | Certified Custodian Declaration under Utah R. Evid. 902(11) Business Records Certification | Mandatory Custodian Affidavit or Certificate of No Records (Utah R. Evid. 902(11) Business Records Certification) |
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