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TN HB0029
Bill
Status
12/11/2024
Primary Sponsor
Scott Cepicky
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AI Summary
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Changes terminology in Tennessee Code from "chiropractor" to "chiropractic physician" throughout Section 56-7-2404
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Requires health insurance entities to reimburse chiropractic physicians at the same rate and using the same methodology as medical doctors (licensed under Title 63, chapters 6 or 9) for identical procedures listed in nationally recognized code books like CPT
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Prohibits insurers from circumventing equal reimbursement requirements by creating chiropractic-specific codes or payment methodologies not in standard code books
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Exempts TennCare, CoverKids, and state/local government insurance programs from the equal reimbursement requirements
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Takes effect July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 56, Chapter 7 and Title 63, relative to payment for services rendered by chiropractors.
Chiropractors
Last Action
Sponsor(s) Added.
3/31/2025