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Healthcare fraud & billing scams

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From phantom charges to fake plan offers, medical billing is a common target for fraud. This lesson shows the red flags to watch for on bills and EOBs, and how to protect yourself and report suspected scams.

What you'll learn

  • Common healthcare billing scams and fraud tactics
  • Red flags to spot on a bill or EOB
  • How to protect your information and report fraud

Key takeaway: Review every charge against your EOB — unfamiliar services or pressure to pay fast are classic fraud red flags.

Claims & billing

3 lessons

What arrives after a visit — your Explanation of Benefits, the bill that follows, and how to spot billing errors and scams.

  1. 1Receiving a bill after your EOB3:40
  2. 2Healthcare fraud & billing scams▶ Now playing4:00
  3. 3Understanding your Explanation of Benefits3:50
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