1 Compressive optic neuropathy results from a tumor or other lesion pressing on the optic nerve or from eye movement muscle enlargement which is seen in hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease) patients. 2  Retinitis pigmentosa is a hereditary ocular disorder resulting in degeneration of the retina.
New Account Fraud. 46 Financial Institution Fraud. V. NEW ACCOUNT FRAUD. New account fraud is generally defined as fraud that occurs on an account within the first 90 days that it is. open. It occurs when it is found that the account was opened with the intent to commit fraud. The. process of establishing either a checking or a savings account may be done in person at a branch office.
Bill patients more than their copays for services. This is called balance billing. Just as fraudulent is billing a patient extra when services have already been reimbursed. Accept referral fees from other providers. In fact, healthcare fraud can be dangerous both to patients' health and to their wallets. Beyond the fact that it takes so much money from our pockets, especially Medicare and Medicaid fraud which drain our tax reserves, these fraudulent activities are recorded on our medical records.