Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) is a term that describes the grouping of similar diagnoses into one related category to be used in a risk adjustment model

Apr 1, 2019 · Documentation is key to correct ICD-10-CM coding, better patient care, and proper reimbursement. Physician documentation is one of the most important keys when abstracting …

Sep 2, 2025 · Accurate risk adjustment coding is the cornerstone of value-based care. Hierarchical condition category (HCC) coding is a risk-adjustment methodology Accurate risk …

Implementing an effective HCC coding system is essential to strong financial and clinical performance under value-based reimbursement contracts.

HCC crosswalks are fairly easy to use, and medical coders who work with HCC coding models and risk adjustment may access the information in different ways. For instance, a coder may …

Jan 1, 2010 · Much like hierarchical condition category (HCC) coding for payers (see “Validate Coding Data with CDIPs in Medicare Risk Adjustment,” Coding Edge, August 2009, pages 20 …

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Mar 1, 2024 · The Medicare Advantage The CMS-HCC risk adjustment payment model compensates MAOs for the financial burden associated with insuring patients with certain …

Dec 10, 2015 · The HHS-HCC risk adjustment model is a concurrent model, which means it uses diagnoses from a time period to predict cost in that same period. All data reporting for the HHS …

Dec 1, 2015 · Accuracy and specificity in diagnosis coding and medical documentation are critical in risk adjustment payment models. Over the next few months, we’ll look at several commonly …