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Zero in on the nuances of risk calculations

The CMS hierarchical condition category (CMS-HCC) methodology recognizes specific combinations of diseases as well as the effect of disease processes as related to different settings of care. These metrics are important to understand in order to ensure proper reimbursement, even within the inpatient coding and CDI sector.

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