Billing for a moderate level evaluation and management service when only a simple BP check and injection were carried out is an example of ____.
A. Reporting services that were not performed
B. Reporting services at a higher level than was carried out
C. Performing procedures not related to the patient's condition
D. Billing separately for services that are bundled in a single procedure code
E. Reporting the same service twice
B. Reporting services at a higher level than was carried out
Billing for a moderate level evaluation and management service when only a minimal exam (BP check) and injection were performed is an example of reporting services at a higher level than was carried out.
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