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Medical Records Retrieval Services

Delay in accessing medical records can result in unnecessary slowdown for claims processing, prolong legal litigation, and fragmented patient data. For insurers, legal professionals, and healthcare providers, incomplete records read as lost opportunities, non-compliance, and lost revenue. Medical Record Retrieval Services by ORCM allow for safe, compliant, fast requests and retrieval of records from different providers and EMR systems. Using automation and HIPAA compliance, these services remove manual processing, lessen administrative load, and maintain data integrity throughout the life of the claims or case review.

Agencies seeking to expedite decision-making, improve precision, and strengthen compliance can securely improve access to records by employing a professional medical records retrieval service provider. Talk to our agents to learn more about what we do and how we can help your business.

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Medical Document Retrieval Services We Offer

Authorization and Compliance Management
Authorization & Compliance Management

We handle the entire authorization lifecycle, including obtaining HIPAA-compliant patient consent forms, assessing the legal documentation, and confirming the payer’s requirements. Our team also checks each retrieval request to verify compliance with federal and state disclosure laws to avoid potential compliance errors and breaches.

Provider Outreach and Request Coordination
Provider Outreach & Request Coordination

Our operations unit partners with healthcare providers, medical facilities, and physician offices to begin and supervise requests for medical records. We automate tracking systems and request monitoring workflows to track requests, process times, and requesters' responsiveness to ensure defined service level agreements (SLAs) and no follow-up gaps.

EMR EHR Integration and Digital Record Retrieval
EMR / EHR Integration & Digital Record Retrieval

We use secure APIs or HIE connections to access and retrieve EMR/EHR records from trusted systems like Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, and eClinicalWorks. We can retrieve health data, clinical summaries, and encounter records without manual operations, increasing accuracy and reducing retrieval time.


Physical Chart Retrieval and On-Site Scanning
Physical Chart Retrieval & On-Site Scanning

Our field retrieval specialists coordinate on-site collection, high-resolution scanning, and metadata tagging for facilities still using paper records. OCR and intelligent data capture tools convert physical charts into searchable digital assets while preserving document authenticity and chain of custody.

Imaging and Diagnostic Records Retrieval
Imaging & Diagnostic Records Retrieval

We handle the retrieval of radiology, cardiology, and pathology records—including PACS/DICOM images and associated reports. Our process ensures lossless file compression, modality verification, and integration with client-specific image viewers or diagnostic platforms for downstream claims or case analysis use.

Record Aggregation and Chronological Compilation
Record Aggregation & Chronological Compilation

Our aggregation method compiles records from hospitals, clinics, and labs, and consolidates them into a single chronological record. We standardize identifiers, provider codes, and encounter timestamps to engineer a medical timeline specifically for underwriting, claims adjudication, or legal purposes.


Data Abstraction and Structured Data Extraction
Data Abstraction & Structured Data Extraction

We apply data abstraction methods to retrieve unified fields from records, including ICD-10 diagnosis codes, CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, LOINC mapping, prescribed medicines, and laboratory exam values. The validated data ensures standardized datasets for analytics, AI integration, and decision-making systems.

Redaction and De-Identification Services
Redaction & De-Identification Services

We deploy automated PHI detection, redaction tools, and manual quality control to ensure only authorized data is disclosed. Our de-identification process adheres to HIPAA Safe Harbor standards and supports secondary use cases such as research, reinsurance, and clinical trials.

Certified Copies and Litigation Support
Certified Copies & Litigation Support

Our retrieval team prepares certified, notarized copies of medical records compliant with court and subpoena standards. A chain-of-custody report and retrieval affidavit accompany each record set to maintain evidentiary integrity in litigation and compliance audits.


Release of Information ROI Fulfillment
Release of Information (ROI) Fulfillment

We manage the ROI process, from authorization verification and provider coordination to fulfillment tracking and billing reconciliation. Our system ensures complete documentation of disclosures, delivery timestamps, and acknowledgment receipts for full HIPAA and HITECH audit readiness.

Secure Digital Delivery and Portal Access
Secure Digital Delivery & Portal Access

Records are delivered through encrypted client portals or secure API integrations supporting multifactor authentication and role-based permissions. Our delivery ecosystem ensures end-to-end encryption (AES-256), tamper-proof audit trails, and configurable retention policies aligned with client data governance standards.

Archival and Long-Term Record Management
Archival & Long-Term Record Management

We offer secure archival solutions for long-term record retention with indexed retrieval capabilities. Our repositories are hosted on SOC 2– and ISO 27001–certified infrastructure, ensuring version control, access traceability, and policy-driven retention schedules for compliance and operational continuity.

Our Multi-step Process Flow for Outsourced Medical Record Retrieval Services

Request Initiation and Authorization Validation
01
Request Initiation & Authorization Validation
Provider Identification and Outreach
02
Provider Identification & Outreach
Record Acquisition and Tracking
03
Record Acquisition & Tracking
Data Digitization and Quality Verification
04
Data Digitization & Quality Verification
Structuring, Indexing and Compliance Review
05
Structuring, Indexing & Compliance Review
Secure Delivery and Archival Management
06
Secure Delivery & Archival Management

The ORCM Advantage

Precision, compliance, and speed define our approach to the medical record retrieval solution. It is a process engineered to integrate seamlessly with your workflows while meeting the highest standards of healthcare data governance.

Domain-Certified Retrieval Expertise
Domain-Certified Retrieval Expertise
Technology-Driven Scalability
Technology-Driven Scalability
Regulatory Assurance Built-In
Regulatory Assurance Built-In
Analytics-Led Visibility
Analytics-Led Visibility
Flexible Engagement Models
Flexible Engagement Models
Proven Turnaround and Cost Efficiency
Proven Turnaround and Cost Efficiency
Dedicated Client Governance
Dedicated Client Governance

Our Success Stories:

Deployed Medical Billing Solutions to Combat Lengthy Claims Cycles and Transform Staff Productivity at Specialty Pharm in USA

Leveraged Cutting-edge Medical Billing Process to Improve Financial Data Management for Florida-based Medical Group

Deployed Teams to Handle End-to-end Back Office Tasks for California-based Health Insurance Company to Reap an Operational Advantage

Testimonials from Our Partners in Medical

These testimonials illuminate the profound impact we've had on healthcare practices, strengthening their financial health and empowering them to focus on exceptional patient care.

Joan Palmeiri, President,
Healthcare Consulting company
I want to thank you both for the great job you are doing. I could not be happier with my decision to work with you. I am looking forward to our continued relationship and growth.
Kavita Wadhwani,
CEO, CHPPS, CA
OutsourceRCM helped us identify the errors in our billing system that led to delays & losses. Today, we do not worry about internal billing anymore.
Dr. Naras Bhat,
Allergy & Weight Loss Center, PA
They have managed our RCM services with such competency that we have maximized reimbursement year-on-year.
Owner,
Healthcare Management Consultant, TX
The team at OutsourceRCM has reduced the burden on my shoulders and made my life so much easier! They are extremely professional and never seem to skip a beat. I am extremely glad that I found them and recommend everyone to give their services a try.
Private Practice Therapist,
Washington
Your knowledge of billing codes and carrier specific ancillary forms is second to none. I have never had such an experience of claims coming back so much faster. What I like the most is despite having over 200 other clients to attend to, you never fail to deliver first class customer service and results to us.

FAQs

How do you ensure HIPAA and HITECH compliance throughout retrieval?
All retrieval workflows operate within HIPAA and HITECH regulatory frameworks. Use of AES-256 encryption, secure transmission with SFTP/HTTPS, role-based access control, and continuous logging of all events/activities ensures compliance within the organization. Compliance validation is achieved via internal and external audits, looking for SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certification compliance.
What types of medical records can you retrieve?
Clinical and administrative records of all types can be retrieved. This includes EMR/EHR, physician notes, other clinical records, lab reports, diagnostic imaging records (PACS/DICOM), discharge summaries, operative reports, and billing records from hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic centers.
How do you manage requests that involve multiple healthcare providers or facilities?
Multiple healthcare providers can be simultaneously cross-referenced and integrated from various facilities using the provider-mapping engine. All acquired data is assembled into a single, chronological file to eliminate redundancies and other data integrity issues.
Can you integrate directly with our EMR or case management system?
Yes, we can integrate via our API with systems like Epic, Cerner, and Athenahealth, as well as case management and claims systems like eClinicalWorks, Guidewire, and Filevine. This allows for secure and automatic data transfer between systems.
What is your typical turnaround time for record retrieval?
In most cases, records can be retrieved in 3–7 business days, which is made possible through our automation-driven workflows. This time frame depends primarily on the records' complexity and the provider's responsiveness. We can offer expedited retrieval requests that are time sensitive.
How do you handle Physical or Paper-Based Records?
Our organization has designated field retrieval teams that collect, scan, and digitize medical records on-site. Each record is converted to a digital format with high-resolution optical character recognition, followed by secure OCR storage and tagging with metadata for easy retrieval. This process guarantees uniformity between digitized and original records.
How do you maintain data security during transfer and storage?
Data is stored and transferred in encrypted formats, and storage is in secure locations that have earned SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certifications. They will have client-specific governance for retention.
How do you ensure accuracy and completeness of retrieved records?
Multiple record sets undergo record reconciliation, metadata validation, and completeness checking, and certified HIM professionals and quality auditors audit every process to ensure records are complete and accurate.
Do you have the capacity for High-Volume or Enterprise-Scale Retrieval?
Certainly. We designed our retrieval platform to scale and support high-volume, multi-tenant environments with parallel processing, SLA tracking, and analytics.
Do you have customized reporting and analytics for retrieval performance?
Indeed. Through real-time reporting dashboards, clients can monitor provider responsiveness, request volume, turnaround times, and exception rates. This data is instrumental in retrieval planning and compliance reporting.