Terms Used In Utah Code > Title 63A > Chapter 13 > Part 6 - Miscellaneous Provisions

• Abuse: means :

  (a)	an action or practice that: (i)  is inconsistent with sound fiscal, business, or medical practices; and (ii)  results, or may result, in unnecessary Medicaid related costs; or

  (b)

  reckless or negligent upcoding. See Utah Code 63A-13-102 Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed. Division: means the Division of Integrated Healthcare, created in Section 26B-3-102. See Utah Code 63A-13-102 Office: means the Office of Inspector General of Medicaid Services, created in Section 63A-13-201. See Utah Code 63A-13-102 State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5 Waste: includes an activity that: (i)  does not constitute abuse or necessarily involve a violation of law; and (ii)  relates primarily to mismanagement, an inappropriate action, or inadequate oversight. See Utah Code 63A-13-102