STAT+: A new attack on AMA’s billing codes

STAT PlusNewsletterD.C. Diagnosis A new attack on AMA’s billing codes You’re reading STAT’s D.C. Diagnosis newsletter Manage alerts for this article Email this article Share this article By John WilkersonMay 5, 2026 Washington Correspondent John Wilkerson[email protected]John Wilkerson is a Washington correspondent for STAT who writes about the politics of health care. He is also the author of the twice-weekly D.C. Diagnosis newsletter. You’re reading the web edition of D.C. Diagnosis, STAT’s twice-weekly newsletter about the politics and policy of health and medicine. Sign up here to receive it in your inbox on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Brain Reid, who writes a newsletter on drug pricing policies, wrote “health care [sic]” in his Friday edition. I feel like a huge dork for laughing at that “sic” notation. Share your thoughts on the AP’s new compound noun dictum here, and send news tips to [email protected] or John_Wilkerson.07 on Signal.Advertisement CPT codes are the new front in fraud allegations House oversight committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) is taking aim at the American Medical Association, linking the biggest doctor lobby’s billing codes to potential fraud, waste, and abuse. STAT+ Exclusive Story Already have an account? Log in This article is exclusive to STAT+ subscribers Unlock this article — plus in-depth analysis, newsletters, premium events, and news alerts. Already have an account? Log in Monthly $39 Totals $468 per year $39/month Get Started Totals $468 per year Starter $30 for 3 months, then $399/year $30 for 3 months Get Started Then $399/year Annual $399 Save 15% $399/year Get Started Save 15% 11+ Users Custom Savings start at 25%! Request A Quote Request A Quote Savings start at 25%! 2-10 Users $300 Annually per user $300/year Get Started $300 Annually per user View All Plans To read the rest of this story subscribe to STAT+. Subscribe Log In Congress, health care costs, Pharmaceuticals, Policy, STAT+ Submit a correction requestReprints John Wilkerson Washington Correspondent John Wilkerson is a Washington correspondent for STAT who writes about the politics of health care. He is also the author of the twice-weekly D.C. Diagnosis newsletter. Newsletter The latest updates in federal health agencies, research institutes, and U.S. policy Recommended The Readout May 5, 2026 STAT Plus: Are analysts too quick to gloss over Lilly’s liver case? Health Care Inc. Newsletter May 4, 2026 STAT Plus: Pump the brakes on AI, buddy; and deposition deadlock Advertisement The Readout May 4, 2026 UCB to acquire maker of antibody treatments for autoimmune diseases The Readout May 1, 2026 STAT Plus: Axsome wins FDA nod for Alzheimer’s agitation Pharmalot April 30, 2026 STAT Plus: FDA wants to exclude weight loss drugs from a compounding list Subscriber Picks