Upcoding and the Law Select a law that pertains to the practice of upcoding and explain how the law applies to upcoding. Include a real-world example of upcoding in which that law was violated. Construct a list of recommendations from the Office of Inspector General on what to do if you discover upcoding in the workplace, and include one new insight on the subject from your independent research. Include one academic reference in your post. Use current APA style and formatting appropriate to the type of reference you provide. Response Guidelines As noted in the Faculty Expectations response guidelines, provide substantive comments on the posts of your peers, comparing his or her perspective to yours. Ask any questions that will help you better understand your peer’s perspective. Refer to the document, “Great Discussions and Feedback,” to understand the expectations for discussion participation. Learning Components This activity will help you achieve the following learning components: Identify laws related to the practice of upcoding in health care. Analyze the key characteristics of laws related to the practice of upcoding in health care. Managing Legal Compliance in the Health Care Industry ISBN: 9781284075533 By: George B. Moseley III.
