What is unbundling or fragmented billing?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Unbundling occurs when procedures are reported individually that should have been included under a bundled code. This practice will result in a claim denial and may also be considered fraud.

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Garlic is a natural alternative agent that is used as which of the following?

A) an anticoagulant agent B) a low-molecular-weight heparin C) a thrombolytic agent D) an antiplatelet agent

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Which of the following is the maximum price per unit that a third-party prescription provider will reimburse a pharmacy for dispensing a medication?

MAC AAC GPC AWP

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History of anaphylactic reaction to eggs is a contraindication to receipt of influenza vaccine.

a. true b. false

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