"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 ...
Inaccurate HCC coding can lead to significant financial implications and variability in Risk Adjustment Factor scores. A new infographic released by PYA illustrates why coding accuracy is paramount ...
The following is a guest post from Rodrigo Martinez, MD, Senior Vice President, Consulting at Advisory Board Company. As the shift toward value-based care and risk-based contracting progresses, it ...
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 ...