What is the MOST serious consequence for a facility if treatments administered to patients are frequently reported and coded incorrectly?
a. Accusations of fraud
b. Lower profits than expected
c. Failure to obtain reimbursement from insurance companies
d. Failure to obtain reimbursement from insurance companies
a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. Accusations of fraud are the most serious consequence of incorrect coding.
b. Incorrect. Lower profits may occur, but they are not the most serious consequence.
c. Incorrect. Failure to obtain reimbursement may occur, but it is not the most serious consequence.
d. Incorrect. Low staff efficiency may occur, but it is not the most serious consequence.
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