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dmcintosh

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on: Jun 27, 2018
An example of medical biller fraud and abuse in a workers'compensation case is:
 
  a. billing for an open fracture when the fracture was closed.
  b. documenting a procedure that did not occur.
  c. describing the illness as related to work, when it wasn't.
  d. billing for services provided to an injured worker.

Question 2

Signs of fraud or abuse by a workers' compensation patient include
 
  a. repeated injuries from work-related conditions
  b. difficulty recalling details and the details of the injury keep changing
  c. preexisting conditions that are exacerbated by work
  d. None of the above


Rilsmarie951

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b


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