Differentiate between undercoding and upcoding with examples of potential consequences.

Differentiate between undercoding and upcoding with examples of potential consequences.

• A. Undercoding pays less; Upcoding indicates higher complexity; both can trigger audits and penalties.
• B. Undercoding means billing the patient for the full amount; Upcoding reduces the insurer's liability.
• C. Undercoding increases payment; Upcoding lowers the risk of audits.
• D. Undercoding and upcoding have no effect on audits or penalties.

Answer: (C)