If Documentation in the Patient Chart Supports a Higher Level

question 42

Multiple Choice

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

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

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Definitions:

Species

A group of organisms sharing common characteristics and genetic heritage, capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring under natural conditions.

Reproductive Success

The passing of genes onto the next generation in a way that they too can pass on those genes.

Sun-exposed Slope

Describes the side of a hill or landform that receives direct sunlight, influencing its climate and vegetation.

Habitat

The natural environment or place where an organism, population, or species lives.