Domain 5 Flashcards
Compliance
Fraud
a deliberate deception or misrepresentation of services that results in an unauthorized reimbursement
Waste
Waste is the overutilization or inappropriate utilization of services and misuse of resources, and typically is not a criminal or intentional act.
FACTA
Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act
CDI
clinical documentation improvement
How many basic elements are included in an effective compliance program?
7 (policies, procedures, and standards of conduct; identifying a compliance officer and committee; educating staff; establish communication channels; perform internal monitoring; penalties for noncompliance with standards; and taking immediate corrective action when a problem is identified)