Which Type of Coding Error Involves Reporting Items or Services

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which type of coding error involves reporting items or services that are NOT documented in the medical record?

• A)Unbundling
• B)Reporting services provided by unlicensed or unqualified personnel
• C)Assumption coding
• D)Upcoding

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