What are three examples of healthcare fraud?

Here are three common examples of healthcare fraud:

1. Billing for services not provided

A provider charges an insurance company or patient for procedures, tests, or visits that never actually happened.

2. Upcoding

A healthcare provider performs a basic service but bills for a more expensive or complex one to receive higher reimbursement.

3. Kickbacks

A doctor or facility receives money, gifts, or other benefits in exchange for referring patients, prescribing certain drugs, or choosing specific medical services—this is illegal in many healthcare systems.