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Upcoding
A medical billing practice where a provider bills for a more expensive service than was actually performed — for example, coding a routine office visit as a complex consultation. Upcoding is a form of fraud when intentional, but can also occur due to clerical error. It results in higher charges to you and your insurer.
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