Downcoding and Upcoding Are Not Illegal Practices, and Medical Assistants

question 39

True/False

Downcoding and upcoding are not illegal practices, and medical assistants cannot be prosecuted for either practice.

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Definitions:

TC

Therapeutic Community, a treatment model focusing on the community or social environment as a method for promoting psychological and behavioral change.

Developmental

Pertaining to the process of growth and change over time, especially in the context of human growth, behavior, and psychology.

Psychological

Relating to the mind or mental processes, often involving emotional or behavioral characteristics of individuals or groups.

IOP

Intensive Outpatient Program, a type of treatment program designed to offer focused therapy and support for individuals with mental health or substance abuse issues while they continue to live in their community.