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Basic Coding Concepts. Improper Coding:Coding for services and procedures that cannot be substantiated by the documentation in the medical recordCoding for levels of services which cannot be substantiated by documentation in the medical recordSloppy = UnsubstantiatedPayment DenialIntent
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1. Neonatology Coding
2. Basic Coding Concepts Improper Coding: Coding for services and procedures that cannot be substantiated by the documentation in the medical record Coding for levels of services which cannot be substantiated by documentation in the medical record Sloppy = Unsubstantiated Payment Denial Intentional = “Fraud and Abuse” Legal/Fine/Prison