Here are four things to know.
1. Indiana Specialty Surgery Center is charged with overbilling $590,000, according to the report.
2. The lawsuit alleges the 11 ASCs collectively overbilled more than $6 million.
3. The surgery centers were served the lawsuit at separate times. Representatives from the centers requested a judge allow an extension to give the centers time to respond as a group, according to the report.
4. The centers plan to file a motion to dismiss the lawsuit. If the request for an extension is granted, the centers will have to file for a motion of dismissal by Sept. 14, according to the report.
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