Which of the following is an example of Medicare abuse?

Charging excessive fees is considered an example of Medicare abuse because it involves providers billing for their services at rates that are higher than what is typically accepted or reasonable for the services provided. This can undermine the efficiency and integrity of the Medicare program, as it may lead to higher costs for the program and its beneficiaries.

In the context of Medicare regulations, abuse refers to practices that are inconsistent with acceptable business or medical practices, which can result in unnecessary costs to the program. Charging excessive fees does not necessarily involve fraudulent actions, such as submitting claims for services that were not rendered, but still constitutes improper billing practices that may exploit the Medicare system.

Other examples of Medicare abuse, such as billing for services not rendered or submitting claims for unnecessary services, involve either fraudulent activities or a deviation from standard medical practices that directly affect the integrity of the billing process. However, the emphasis here on excessive charges illustrates the broader concept of abuse within healthcare billing practices.