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CMS says keep patient medical records for 6 years. Medical practices often hear conflicting advice regarding how long they must hang on to a patientâs medical records, but CMS intends to clear up any misinformation with new MLN Matters article SE1022, issued this month.
A. Yes, but not forever. Physicians and hospitals are required by state law to maintain patient records for at least six years from the date of the patient's last visit. A doctor must keep obstetrical records and records of children for at least six years or until the child reaches age 19, whichever is later. Hospitals must keep obstetrical records and records of children for at least six years or until the child is age 21, whichever is later. So, for example, if you had surgery at age 11 and want your records at age 18, the law requires that the physician and the hospital have them.