To bill for a procedure that was NOT medically necessary is considered:

fraud.

abuse.

inaccurate.

incomplete.


Answer: abuse.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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