The request procedure, the statutory fee cap, and the provider's response deadline for New Mexico. Each value is drawn from the controlling statute.
| Response deadlineHow long the provider has to respond to the request. | Verify current statute; the HIPAA 30-day federal floor applies (the Medical Board rule requires production "in a timely manner"). |
|---|---|
| Fee structurePermissible copying/retrieval charges (verify the current published schedule). | A reasonable cost-based charge of no more than $30.00 for the first 15 pages and $0.25/page thereafter; actual cost of reproduction for electronic records, X-rays, and non-paper formats. Verify current published amounts. |
| Authorization notesWho may request, free-copy carve-outs, and other quirks. | Psychotherapy notes are maintained separately and may be withheld from the patient; the figures are set by N.M. Medical Board rule (16.10.17 NMAC) and reviewed periodically. |
| Controlling statuteThe statute or regulation this rule comes from. | 16.10.17 NMAC (N.M. Medical Board) |
Primary source: 16.10.17 NMAC (N.M. Medical Board)
Important. This guide is general information, not legal advice, and is not a substitute for the controlling statute or your own counsel's review. Laws and fees change; verify the current rule with the state authority before relying on it. Fields marked "Not stated" have not yet been published here and should not be read as the absence of a rule.
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Published 2026-06-26 · Content updated 2026-10-15