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Coding for hypertension in the HCC system often requires additional codes to specify type of hypertension, and other complications or factors. This … [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 and Hierarchical Condition Coding (HCC)
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Sometimes, the hardest thing about coding for preventive services isn’t the visit at all. It’s the labs. Patients come in for an annual physical … [Read more...]