Medical Records at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC 4401 Penn Avenue UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15224

The Medical Records department at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is dedicated to managing and safeguarding the health information for all inpatient, same-day surgery, and outpatient services. This department operates under stringent regulations set by the Pennsylvania State Department of Health and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to ensure the confidentiality and security of patient records.

Services Offered:

1. Medical Record Requests:

- Medical records can be requested by parents, legal guardians, or patients (if over 18 years of age) through a written and signed Authorization for Release of Protected Health Information form.

- Records can be provided in electronic or paper formats, as specified by the requester.

- Reasonable cost-based fees are charged for copies of medical records, following the Pennsylvania State Department of Health's fee schedule.

2. Partnership with Verisma:

- UPMC Children's Hospital has partnered with Verisma, a national correspondence company, to handle the copying and processing of medical records.

- Verisma staff are specially trained to maintain the confidentiality of patient records.

3. Referring Physicians Resource:

- The department serves as a vital resource for a network of referring physicians.