44:75:09:06.  Retention of medical records. A facility shall retain medical records for a minimum of ten years from the actual visit date of service or patient care. The retention of the record for ten years is not affected by additional and future visit dates. Records of minors must be retained until the minor reaches the age of eighteen plus an additional two years, but no less than ten years from the actual visit date of service or patient care.

    Source: 42 SDR 51, effective October 13, 2015; 50 SDR 62, effective November 27, 2023.

    General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(10).

    Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13.

    Cross-Reference: Storage of medical records, § 44:75:09:07.