Pittsburgh, PA Medical Record Retrieval, Hospital HIM Routing & Subpoena Service
Retrieve clinical medical records, UB-04/CMS-1500 itemized billing ledgers, and DICOM radiology studies from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania hospitals (UPMC Presbyterian (Level I Trauma) & UPMC Mercy (Level I Trauma & Burn Center), Allegheny General Hospital (AHN — Level I Trauma), UPMC Shadyside & UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital). Audited under 42 Pa.C.S. § 6152 & § 6152.1 (Annual PA Dept. of Health Secretary Notice) (30 calendar days turnaround) and Allegheny County court subpoena rules.
Pittsburgh Medical Center & Subpoena Quick Facts
- Major Hospitals & Trauma Centers in Pittsburgh
- UPMC Presbyterian (Level I Trauma) & UPMC Mercy (Level I Trauma & Burn Center) • Allegheny General Hospital (AHN — Level I Trauma) • UPMC Shadyside & UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital • UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
- Dominant ROI Contractors & HIM Models
- UPMC Centralized Corporate HIM & Allegheny Health Network (AHN) ROI
- VA Medical Center / Public Health Anchor
- VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (University Drive & H.J. Heinz Campuses)
- Governing County Subpoena Court & Coroner
- Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County (Fifth Judicial District — Pittsburgh) • Allegheny County Office of the Medical Examiner (Pittsburgh)
- State Statute & Mandatory Turnaround
- 42 Pa.C.S. § 6152 & § 6152.1 (Annual PA Dept. of Health Secretary Notice) (30 calendar days)
Multi-Department Hospital Retrieval in Pittsburgh, PA
When requesting medical records from hospitals in Pittsburgh (UPMC Presbyterian (Level I Trauma) & UPMC Mercy (Level I Trauma & Burn Center), Allegheny General Hospital (AHN — Level I Trauma)), clinical charts, itemized billing, and radiology studies are processed by separate units:
| Department Unit | Target Deliverables | Pittsburgh Routing & Fee Rule |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hospital HIM / ROI Contractors | Inpatient/ED Charts, Operative Reports, Nursing Logs, Discharge Summaries | Routed via UPMC Centralized Corporate HIM & Allegheny Health Network (AHN) ROI. Audited under 42 Pa.C.S. § 6152 & § 6152.1 (Annual PA Dept. of Health Secretary Notice) (30 calendar days turnaround). |
| 2. Patient Financial Services (Billing) | UB-04 Facility Ledgers & CMS-1500 Physician Group Statements (CPT/ICD-10) | Requires parallel dispatch to hospital revenue cycle + Emergency/Anesthesia/Radiology faculty physician billing groups. |
| 3. Radiology Film Library (PACS) | Native DICOM Imaging Studies (MRI, CT, X-Ray, Ultrasound) | Dispatched directly to campus Diagnostic Imaging Film Library for full DICOM series (not just written radiologist impressions). |
| 4. County EMS & Medical Examiner | 911 Ambulance PCRs & Forensic Autopsy / Toxicology | Retrieved from City of Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS and Allegheny County Office of the Medical Examiner (Pittsburgh) (Allegheny County). |