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casperchen82

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on: Jun 25, 2018

When coding and uncertain of the appropriate code to use, choosing to upcode for best reimbursement is considered

A. acceptable practice.
B. lazy coding.
C. fraud.
D. malpractice.

Question 2

When editing medical reports, you cannot change the ________ of the report or alter the meaning in any way.

a. grammar
b. content
c. punctuation
d. body

yuyiding

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Posts: 357

Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C.fraud.

Answer to Question 2

b

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