miscode

[ mis-kohd ]

verb (used with object)

, mis·cod·ed, mis·cod·ing.

1. to code mistakenly, as in data processing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of miscode¹

1960–65; mis- ¹ + code (v.)

Example Sentences

Kaye suggests people with anorexia “miscode food as risky rather than rewarding.”

From Science Magazine

Allergan "paid kickbacks to induce physicals to inject Botox for off-label uses and Allergan also taught doctors how to bill for off-label uses, including coaching doctors how to miscode Botox claims leading to millions of dollars of false claims being to submitted to federal and state programs," Assistant Attorney General Tony West said.

From Seattle Times