Medical Bill Decoding: How to Spot Upcoding, CPT & ICD-10 Errors
Quick Facts: The Language of Your Bill Code Type What It Tells You CPT Code The Procedure: Tells you what service was provided (e.g., Surgery, X-ray, Office visit). ICD-10 Code The Diagnosis: Tells you why the service was provided (e.g., High blood pressure, Fracture). Upcoding The illegal practice of using a code for a more…