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March 26,2025
The recent update to the Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC) with the release of Model V28 underscores the growing importance of precise HCC coding in risk adjustment processes. HCC audits, crucial for maintaining accuracy and compliance, play a pivotal role in adapting to these changes and ensuring that healthcare providers can accurately capture patient complexity in their reporting. Ensuring Accurate Risk Scores Through HCC Audits HCC audits are essential for verifying that risk scores accurately reflect the health status of patients, particularly with the implementation of HCC Model V28. These audits assess the alignment between clini...
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