Using a Procedure Code That Provides a Higher Reimbursement Rate

question 37

Multiple Choice

Using a procedure code that provides a higher reimbursement rate than the code that actually reflects the services provided is referred to as:

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

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