​Match the Definition/scenario to Differentiate Between Fraud and Abuse Relating

question 4

Multiple Choice

​Match the definition/scenario to differentiate between fraud and abuse relating to Medicare claims.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Billing for services,supplies,or equipment that were not medically necessary or not provided

• A)​fraud
• B)​abuse

---

Definitions:

Variable Costs

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or service output, such as raw materials and direct labor expenses.

Allocated General Overhead

The distribution of overhead costs, such as electricity, rent, and administrative salaries, to various departments or production processes based on a predetermined formula.

Differential Cost

Differential cost, or incremental cost, is the difference in total cost that will result from selecting one option over another in decision-making.

Relevant Costs

Relevant costs are those costs that should be considered when making decisions. They are directly affected by the decision in question and can include future costs that will differ among alternatives.