Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) coding ensures accurate risk adjustment and appropriate reimbursement.
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Tag: HCC
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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Coding Corner: Documenting & Coding Rheumatoid Arthritis
When documenting and coding rheumatoid arthritis, include the type, joints affected, treatment, diagnostic and objective findings, and signs and symptoms.
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Coding Corner: Documenting & Coding Dementia
When documenting and coding dementia, one code should describe the etiology and the second the dementia.
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Coding Corner: ICD-10-CM FY 2024 Updates
ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are effective starting October 1. 395 new healthcare codes will likely impact risk adjustment and HCC diagnosis codes.
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Coding Corner: Hypertension Documentation & Coding
When documenting and coding hypertension, use CPT-11 codes to report blood pressure readings and ICD-10-CM for capturing the diagnosis.
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