Fee-Splitting Occurs When

question 9

Multiple Choice

Fee-splitting occurs when

• A)A specialist splits their charge with the hospital that gives them privileges
• B)A specialist splits their charge with the referring physician
• C)A physician splits their charge with an assisting nurse
• D)A physician splits their charge with the patient's insurance company

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