IC 27-1-52-2: "Downcode"; "downcoding"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "downcode" or "downcoding" means the unilateral alteration by an insurer of the:

(1) payment for an evaluation and management service code or other service code; or

(2) level of evaluation and management service code or other service code submitted on a claim that results in a lower payment.