Describe the difference between upcoding and unbundling
Upcoding- submitting a bill for a higher level of reimbursement than actually rendered in order to receive a higher reimbursement rate.
Unbundling- submitting separate bills for each component of a procedure instead of using the proper procedural code for the entire procedure, resulting in a higher reimbursement rate to the health care provider.
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