Title: Explain solutions for avoiding fraud and abuse.
Course: Medical Coding and Billing II (14151-IV) > Section: Understanding Issues with Fraud and Abuse

Explanation should include strategies to avoid fraudulent behavior and the mismanagement of state and federal funds.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What precautions can a coder and biller take to protect against an audit?
- What legal and ethical rights do medical coders and billers have?
- What are similarities and differences in each organization’s code of conduct/ethics.