Match the term with its description.
-practice of selecting a code and submitting a bill for a higher level of reimbursement than actually rendered in order to receive a higher reimbursement
A)nosologists
B)encoders
C)groupers
D)optimizing programs
E)natural language processing encoding systems
F)upcoding
G)coding compliance program
H)health care fraud and abuse
I)compliance

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Upcoding is the practice of selecting a code and submitting a bill for a higher level of reimbursement than actually rendered to receive a higher reimbursement.

Match the Term with Its Description