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lunatika · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

List and define three of the risky behaviors coders should avoid.

Question 2

Federal legislation that prohibits submission of claims for services not rendered or for any services considered fraudulent upon investigation is called the ___________________ _.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

bobsmith · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Unbundling - submitting multiple codes in a variety of ways to get more reimbursement
Downcoding - using a lower code to be safe from denial.
Upcoding - choosing a higher paying code that is not supported by the documentation.
Frequency - attempting to report a service in an unusual manner to be able to bill more often than is allowed.
Partial professional courtesy - accepting only the portion the insurance will pay from a patient (when that is not the agreement with the insurance company)

Answer to Question 2

False Claims Act