The letter cites the high cost of the most recent delay and expresses support of maintaining the Oct. 1, 2015 deadline.
The Coalition for ICD-10 includes:
• AdvaMed
• Altegra Health
• America’s Health Insurance Plans
• American Health Information Management Association
• BlueCross BlueShield Association
• College of Healthcare Information Management Executives
• Healthcare Financial Management Association
• Health IT Now
• Inspira Health Network
• Leidos Health
• Medical Device Manufacturers Association
• Medtronic
• Professional Association of Health Care Office Management
• 3M
• WellPoint
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