CodingCâu 29 / 100
Unbundling in coding refers to:
a.Combining several services into one comprehensive code correctly
b.Reporting only the primary code of a package
c.Assigning the least specific diagnosis available
d.Billing separately for services that should be reported together under a single comprehensive code
Giải thích
Unbundling occurs when component parts of a single comprehensive procedure are reported as separate codes to increase reimbursement. National Correct Coding Initiative edits are designed to detect and prevent this. When done to gain higher payment, unbundling is considered abusive or fraudulent billing.
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- When laterality applies to an ICD-10-CM code, the coder must specify:
- In CPT, the '-51' modifier is generally appended to indicate:
- Upcoding, which is prohibited, refers to:
- The National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits are used primarily to:
- Which resource lists CPT modifiers and their definitions and is essential for accurate procedural coding?
- The ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting are best described as:
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