HB4735

TRANSPARENCY IN DOWNCODING ACT

Introduced·1/30/26
Introduced Text

Transparency in Downcoding Act mandates transparency and fairness in health insurance downcoding practices.

The Transparency in Downcoding Act aims to ensure transparency and fairness in health insurance downcoding practices. It prohibits health insurance issuers from using automated processes to downcode claims, downcoding based solely on diagnosis codes, and targeting or discriminating against physicians treating patients with complex or chronic conditions. The Act requires issuers to provide detailed notifications for downcoded claims, including clinical criteria, service codes, and physician credentials.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 24

2:00 PM

House Insurance Committee Hearing

Mar 18

3:00 PM

House Insurance Committee Hearing

History

May 5

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher

Mar 27

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 12

House

Assigned to Insurance Committee