Which type of coding error involves reporting items or services that are NOT documented in the medical record?
A) unbundling
B) reporting services provided by unlicensed or unqualified personnel
C) assumption coding
D) upcoding

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Assumption coding involves reporting items or services that are NOT documented in the medical record. Unbundling involves billing separately for components of a procedure that should be billed together. Reporting services provided by unlicensed or unqualified personnel is an issue of compliance with state laws and regulations. Upcoding involves reporting a higher level of service than what was actually provided.

Which Type of Coding Error Involves Reporting Items or Services