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...]
Diabetes coding in Hierarchical Condition Coding (HCC)
CodingIntel members can download our guide to Risk adjusted diagnosis coding for medical practices for more explanation and examples. This article is … [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...]
What’s the difference between B20 and Z21? Which is right for positive HIV status?
ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding for positive HIV status Question: For an HIV positive patient without symptoms, is the correct diagnosis code Z21 or … [Read more...]