Seeking Clarification Is Not Necessary When a Client and a Social

question 4

True/False

Seeking clarification is not necessary when a client and a social worker speak the same language.

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Definitions:

Upcoding

The fraudulent practice of using billing codes that indicate a more expensive service was performed than was actually provided, to increase reimbursement from Medicare or insurance.

Increased Revenue

An upward trend in the amount of money generated from the sales of goods or services within a company.

Serious Fines

Substantial monetary penalties imposed as punishment for severe violations of laws or regulations.

ICD-9-PCS

An abbreviation for the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Procedure Coding System; a system used in the United States to classify medical procedures.