If a Coder Consistently Put the Wrong Code on a Claim

question 8

Multiple Choice

If a coder consistently put the wrong code on a claim, this is considered

• A) a fraudulent claim.
• B) an infraction.
• C) acceptable.
• D) a simple mistake.

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Definitions:

Contract Rescinded

The act of legally declaring a contract null and void, as if it never existed, typically due to fraud, mistake, or another reason making the contract not viable.

Covenant Not to Compete

A formal agreement where one party commits to refraining from engaging in or initiating a comparable business or occupation in rivalry with another party.

Illegal Agreement

A contract or arrangement that is forbidden by law because it involves actions or terms that violate legal statutes.

Competing Business

A company that offers similar products or services as another business within the same market or industry.