Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA)
Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) refers to improper billing or healthcare practices that result in unnecessary costs or unlawful payments.
Definition
Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) refers to improper billing or healthcare practices that result in unnecessary costs or unlawful payments.
Why it matters
Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) is part of the Coding vocabulary used across home health operations, documentation, and revenue cycle. Understanding it helps clinicians, QA leads, and administrators stay aligned on care quality and compliance.
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