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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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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C.fraud.

Answer to Question 2

b


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