fraud

fraud

Managed care The intentional misrepresentation or deception resulting in payment(s) for services not rendered or payment above that normally paid. See Medicaid fraud, Medicare fraud Patient care Dishonest practice; breach of confidence. See AIDS fraud, Health fraud. Cf Misrepresentation.

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fraud

(frawd)

An act of deliberate deception performed to acquire an unlawful benefit, such as the improper coding of health services in a claim for payment.

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

fraud

(frawd)

An act of deliberate deception performed to acquire an unlawful benefit.

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012