In the Context of Billing Fraud,which Is Associated with Unbundling

question 11

Multiple Choice

In the context of billing fraud,which is associated with unbundling?

• A) Accepting payment for healthcare services never provided to patients.
• B) Billing third-party payers (instead of patients)for noncovered services.
• C) Referring patients to a facility in which the physician has a financial interest.
• D) Separately billing laboratory tests to increase reimbursement from payers.

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Definitions:

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded against a fixed asset up to a specific point in time.

Equipment Costing

The process of determining the total cost associated with acquiring, operating, maintaining, and disposing of equipment.

Operating Activities Section

Part of the cash flow statement that shows cash inflows and outflows related to the primary, day-to-day operations of the business.

Depreciation Expense

The allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life.