What to cover on a medical record
A medical record shows your patient or insurance ID right next to the diagnosis itself. Leave only what the recipient is entitled to see.
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What to cover
Anything the recipient did not ask for is safer covered.
| Item | Why cover it | How to cover it |
|---|---|---|
| Patient and insurance ID | Links the document to your entire medical file | Cover it, or leave the last 4 digits |
| Diagnosis and codes | Health information is sensitive personal data | Cover anything irrelevant to the request |
| Provider and clinician details | Leaks more than the recipient needs | Leave them only when they are relevant |
| Billing and payment amounts | Exposes what you paid and how | Cover amounts and any card or account digits |
Medical record
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How to do it
- Load the documentUse a photo, a scan or a screenshot — Ctrl+V pastes one straight in.
- Mark what to coverDrag a rectangle over each item in the table above. You can mark several in a row.
- Save and zoom inSave as PNG or JPG, then zoom to 200% to be sure no digits show through.
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Frequently asked questions
Does covering the diagnosis void the document?
Leave whatever the recipient asked for. Leave requests, insurance claims and school forms all set their own rules.
Should I redact the original?
No. Keep the original intact and redact only the copy you hand over.
Can I tidy up several pages?
Cover each page, then merge them into one PDF.