If Documentation in the Patient Chart Supports a Lower Level

question 67

Multiple Choice

If documentation in the patient chart supports a lower level of service than that coded, the error would be called:

• A) upcoding.
• B) downcoding.
• C) bundling.
• D) unbundling.

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Definitions:

Material Fact

Any fact that, if known, could influence an individual's decision-making in a transaction, contract, or legal case.

Physical Duress

A situation where an individual is forced to act against their will or consent due to the threat of physical harm or actual physical force.

Improper Threats

Coercive statements or actions that are unethical, illegal, or otherwise inappropriate, especially to gain an advantage in a negotiation or transaction.

False Representation

The act of deliberately presenting false information or misrepresenting facts, typically with the intent to deceive or mislead.