To Bill for a Procedure That Was NOT Medically Necessary

question 66

Multiple Choice

To bill for a procedure that was NOT medically necessary is considered:

• A) fraud.
• B) abuse.
• C) inaccurate.
• D) incomplete.

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Definitions:

Surgical Intervention

The act of performing surgery to treat diseases, injuries, or deformities.

Wet Cast

A cast that has not yet fully hardened or dried, requiring careful handling to maintain its shape and effectiveness in supporting a broken bone.

Indenting the Cast

A dental procedure involving the creation of marks or indentations on a dental cast for various treatment planning purposes.

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)

A type of arthritis that affects children under the age of 16, characterized by inflammation of the joints and, sometimes, other organs.