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:

Agenda-Setting Theory

A communications theory proposing that the media has the power to influence the public's perception of what is important by choosing which topics to highlight.

Gatekeepers

Individuals or organizations that control access to information or resources, acting as intermediaries who can allow or block passage.

Media Coverage

The reporting and analysis of events, topics, or individuals by the media, such as newspapers, television, and the internet.

Participant Observation

A qualitative research method where the researcher immerses themselves in a group or community to observe behaviors and interactions from the inside.