If a picture is worth 1000 words, what’s an example worth? An example can show in a glance what it takes paragraphs to write and explain. The one … [Read more...]
HCC Coding for Medical Practices | Webinar
HCC Coding for Medical Practices Recorded on April 15, 2021 The rules related to HCC coding in physician practices are found in the ICD-10 … [Read more...]
Coding for depression in the HCC system | Reference Sheet
Do you have questions about coding for depression in the HCC system? HCC diagnosis coding for depression can be confusing. This quick reference … [Read more...]
Coding for diabetes in the HCC system | Reference Sheet
For medical practices who are part of an ACO, MSSP, or other Alternative Payment Model, understanding how to code accurately is critical to making the … [Read more...]
Coding for hypertension in the HCC system | Reference Sheet
Coding for hypertension in the HCC system often requires additional codes to specify type of hypertension, and other complications or factors. This … [Read more...]
Five urban legends about risk-adjusted diagnosis coding
Originally published on kevinmd.com When I talk to medical practices about Hierarchical Condition Category (HCCs) and risk-adjusted diagnosis … [Read more...]
HCC’s in brief | The difference between CMS-HCC and HHS-HCC
Demographics and diagnoses Risk adjusted diagnosis coding is a model used to predict future health care costs based on demographics and diagnoses. It … [Read more...]
Changes in HCC diagnosis coding from V22 to V23: what you need to know
CMS pays Medicare Advantage plans differentially based on Hierarchical Condition Category (HCCs). This coding model uses demographics and diagnoses … [Read more...]
How to improve the accuracy of your diagnosis risk scores | Dr. Edwin Knights
This reference is the companion resource for the webinar I presented in June with Edwin Knights, M.D., Improving the accuracy of your diagnosis risk … [Read more...]
Depression coding in Hierarchical Condition Coding (HCC)
Introduction | Depression coding in HCC In fee-for-service medicine: Diagnosis coding establishes the medical necessity for a service. At times, … [Read more...]
HCC coding: round up of chronic conditions
I saw on twitter recently that COPD was the third leading cause of death in the U.S. If it was on twitter, it must be true, right? This article … [Read more...]
Compliance issues in ICD-10 coding for risk based contracts and HCCs
Everyone loves to read the general guidelines at the front of the ICD-10 book, right? No? Well, here’s an excerpt. “Code all documented conditions, … [Read more...]
Risk Coding for Medical Practices and Outpatient Services
This article discusses the dos and don’ts of assigning diagnosis codes in medical practices for risk adjustment, using the HCC system. Watch our … [Read more...]
Coding Guide – Risk Adjusted Diagnosis Coding for Medical Practices
Risk Adjusted Diagnosis Coding Payment systems and reimbursements are ever-changing in healthcare and the rules of yesterday may or may not work … [Read more...]
HCC diagnosis coding: Can you add a code from the past medical history?
This post describes rules for office/outpatient coding, not facility/DRG rules. Recently a fellow coder wrote to me about risk adjusted diagnosis … [Read more...]
Compliance Issues in HCC | Risk-adjusted diagnosis coding
Lunch and Learn This is the second video in this series which reviews HCC diagnosis coding. The first video was the an overview, so if you didn't … [Read more...]
Overview of HCCs | Risk-adjusted diagnosis coding
Lunch and Learn How do we get paid for physician services in medical practices? Watch this 10 minute video and download the handouts below for an … [Read more...]
HCC Coding
Introduction | HCC and Risk Adjusted Diagnosis Coding Payers are moving to new payment models that take into consideration how sick your patient … [Read more...]
Diagnosis Coding: It’s not just for claims anymore
What to Know About HCC Codes, Medicare Risk Adjustment and HCC Coding Guidelines Getting ready for risk-adjusted diagnosis and alternate payment … [Read more...]