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HB 2576

Insurance, Health, Accident - As introduced, removes an obsolete reference to reimbursement requirements related to anatomic pathology services applying to anatomic pathology services billed by gastroenterologists only applying on and after July 1, 2014. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 47; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Doc Kumar

Removes expired July 2014 reimbursement language for gastroenterologist-performed anatomic pathology services across six Tennessee Code titles.

Placed on s/c cal Insurance Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
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Bill Summary · HB 2576

Legislative bill overview

HB 2576 removes outdated language from Tennessee law regarding reimbursement requirements for anatomic pathology services performed by gastroenterologists, specifically eliminating a provision that applied only after July 1, 2014. The bill makes technical corrections across multiple sections of Tennessee Code Annotated to clean up this obsolete regulatory reference.

Why is this important

Outdated statutory language can create confusion for healthcare providers, insurers, and regulators about which rules are still in effect. Removing expired provisions clarifies current law and reduces the risk of misinterpretation. This type of housekeeping legislation helps keep the legal code accurate and functional.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of amendments: The bill amends six separate Tennessee Code titles (8, 47, 56, 63, 68, 71), which raises questions about whether all changes are truly necessary or if unrelated modifications were bundled together
  • Limited transparency: The bill's introductory materials provide minimal detail about the full extent of changes across multiple code sections, making legislative review difficult
  • Gastroenterology-specific impact: Removing reimbursement language specific to gastroenterologists' pathology work could affect billing practices if the deletion goes beyond simply removing the date-specific trigger

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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