Improve Risk Adjustment Coding in 5 Easy Steps




Hierarchical condition category (HCC) "risk adjustment coding" is a critical and popular topic in healthcare management today, notably in the medical coding industry. The risk adjustment model is designed to accurately predict spending at the group level, not the individual beneficiary level. Using this article we will guide you on improving risk adjustment coding.
  1. Having an accurate and updated problem list.
  2. See patients at least once a year.
  3. Public education and information dissemination.
  4. EMR optimization and better decision assistance.
  5. Monitoring performance and spotting potential.
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