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HHS Report Accuses UChicago Medicine of Potential Billing Fraud in Gender-Affirming Care
A U.S. HHS commissioned report accuses UChicago Medicine and 200+ providers of using misleading diagnosis codes to obtain insurance coverage for puberty blocker
By By Nathaniel Rodwell-Simon · 2026-08-31T17:45:35.767Z
A U.S. HHS commissioned report accuses UChicago Medicine and 200+ providers of using misleading diagnosis codes to obtain insurance coverage for puberty blockers by labeling treatment as precocious puberty in 13–17 year olds. The claims involve about 300 patients and $11.1M billed and have been referred to the DOJ; readers may want details on evidence, scope and potential legal and care implications.
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