To bill for a procedure that was NOT performed is considered:

A) fraud.
B) abuse.
C) unbundling.
D) upcoding.


A) fraud.

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A. Sphygmomanometer B. Laryngeal mirror C. Nasal speculum D. Otoscope E. Ophthalmoscope

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

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While performing a reassessment on a patient, you notice the patient begin to vomit. What two assessments or surveys must be repeated?

a. Initial assessment and detailed assessment b. Primary survey and rapid assessment c. Vital signs and detailed assessment d. Vital signs and primary survey

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