When unbundling is done intentionally to receive more payment than is allowed, the claim is likely to be considered ____.

A) ethical
B) invalid
C) noncompliant
D) fraudulent
E) erroneous

Unbundling

Use of several Current Procedural Terminology codes for a service when one inclusive code is available.

Fraudulent

Involving or using deceit and deception to gain an unfair advantage or to deprive someone of a legal right.