"Modifying the HCC model is not a simple technical update or revision," the AMGA says. CMS recently released proposed changes to the CMS-HCC Risk Adjustment Model for payment year 2024 in February, ...
Accurate risk adjustment isn’t just a box to check; it’s now a strategic lever. Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) coding underpins risk scores that drive Medicare Advantage and other value-based ...
To facilitate full and accurate Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) coding, it is crucial that providers take a disciplined approach to documenting medical encounters in patient records. The AAPC ...
United States, 7th Aug 2024 - In the realm of healthcare, precision is everything. The accuracy of Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) risk scores plays a pivotal role in the financial health of ...
Accounting for about 90% of liver tumors, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common human cancers in the world with high mortality and poor prognosis. 1 In recent years, liver resection ...
Claims data, which form the foundation of risk adjustment in payment for health care services, may reflect efforts to capture more—or more severe—clinical conditions rather than true changes in health ...