When a Patient Has No Symptoms of a Disease and the Provider

question 48

Multiple Choice

When a patient has no symptoms of a disease and the provider performs the tests for that disease at the patient's request, the provider has committed which of these fraudulent coding and billing practices?

• A) Reporting services that were not performed
• B) Reporting services at a higher level than was carried out
• C) Performing procedures not related to the patient's condition
• D) Billing separately for services that are bundled in a single procedure code
• E) Reporting the same service twice

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Rental Income

Income received from leasing real estate or other property to tenants.

Non-Trade

Transactions that do not involve the purchase or sale of goods and services for the operation of a company, often financial or donation-based.

Schedule E

A tax form used to report income and losses from rental real estate, royalties, partnerships, S corporations, estates, and trusts.

Security Deposit

A sum paid upfront as security against damage or non-payment, often used in rental agreements.