Truncated coding fails to convey the full clinical picture, hindering quality reporting, risk adjustment, and management of a patient’s care.
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Tag: HCC
The Future of Risk Adjustment: Transitioning to CMS-HCC V28
CMS-HCC Model Version 28 introduces more specific disease classifications to better capture patient complexity.
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Coding Corner: Major Depressive Disorder Documentation & Coding
Major depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. How do we document it?
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Coding Corner: SDoH Documentation & Coding
A primary approach to achieving health equity is by addressing SDoH. But how do we document and code these non-medical conditions that impact health?
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Maximizing HCC Recapture: A Guide for Healthcare Providers
Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) coding ensures accurate risk adjustment and appropriate reimbursement.
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Coding Corner: Annual Wellness Visit Documentation & Coding
The goal of the AWV is to assess a patient’s risk factors, develop a personalized prevention plan, and discuss advance care planning. How do we document and code these yearly visits?
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