Medical Records

Genesis HealthCare System has partnered with Verisma to handle requests for medical records. To ensure your privacy and compliance with HIPAA, follow the guidelines below.

For patients requesting records for personal use: 

You have several options to request records

  • In-person at the Medical Records Department (Grange Building, 2798 Maple Avenue, Zanesville, OH, 43701)
  • MyChart portal
  • Email: genesisreleaseofinformation@genesishcs.org
  • Fax: 740-454-5057
  • Mail:
    Genesis Medical Records
    2951 Maple Ave,
    Zanesville, OH 43701
    Attn: Medical Records

Questions? Call 740-454-5905 (Option #3)


Records for another provider

Ask the provider to: 

  • Call Health Information Management at 740-454-5905 (Option #2), or
  • Fax request to 740-454-5584
    • Records will be sent directly to the provider at no cost.

For billing questions: 

  • Call: 740-454-4335
  • Email: billingquestions@genesishcs.org

Required forms to complete: 

  • Medical Records Authorization Form: For general records, including heart procedures (echocardiograms)
  • Part 2 Consent Form: For substance use disorder records

Forms are available from your nurse or can be printed from the Genesis website.

Ensure the form is filled out, dated and signed to avoid delays.


Identification needed: 

Bring a driver's license or government ID. If requesting someone else's records, include legal documentation (Examples: Power of Attorney, guardianship, executor or a signed release).


Imaging records (CDs or Reports)

Contact: 

  • Genesis Hospital Imaging Department: 740-454-4301
  • Genesis Imaging Center (HealthPlex): 740-454-4009

Processing time: 

  • Standard: Within five business days
  • Archived/Large Requests: May take up to 30 days

Fees (per Ohio law):

Type

Patient

Non-Patient

Base FeeFree$23.94
CD / DVD$6.50 plus postage$6.50 plus postage
Email / Electronic$6.50$6.50
Imaging( X-Ray, MRI, etc.)$2.66 per page$2.55 per page
1 to 10 Pages$3.88 per page$1.58 per page
11 to 50 Pages$0.81 per page$0.81 per page
51+ Pages$0.32 per page$0.32 per page

 

No charge for records sent to providers for treatment. 

Free if the request is for BWC, Job & Family Services, Social Security Disability/SSI (with proof of claim). 


Contact information

If you have any questions, please call a Genesis HealthCare System representative:

  • Medical Records Department: 740-454-5905 (Option #3) or 800-322-4762, ext. 5905 (Option #3)
  • Imaging Requests: 740-454-4301 or 740-454-4009
  • Billing: 740-454-4335 or billingquestions@genesishcs.org

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You can pay your bill through MyChart or over the phone by calling (740) 454-4335.