Hierarchical Condition Category Coding - AAPC
Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) is a term that describes the grouping of similar diagnoses into one related category to be used in a risk adjustment model
What Is Risk Adjustment? - AAPC
HCC crosswalks are fairly easy to use, and medical coders who work with HCC coding models and risk adjustment may access the information in different ways. For instance, a coder may …
Risk Adjustment Search Tool - AAPC
Risk Adjustment Search Tool Use the Risk Adjustment Search Tool to quickly find a hierarchical condition category (HCC) assignment. Enter the ICD-10-CM code or the diagnosis for results …
Risk Adjustment Documentation and Diagnosis Coding - AAPC
Whether an HCC coder (also referred to as a risk adjustment coder) is coding for a physician’s office, a health plan, or a government auditing contractor, they need to understand the …
CRC® Training – Certified Risk Adjustment Coder Training Course
Certified risk adjustment coder training is both exhilarating and challenging. Throughout the course, you’ll learn the principles of risk adjustment and accurate diagnosis coding.
Realize the Value of HCC Coding - AAPC Knowledge Center
Apr 1, 2019 · HCC Coding Basics HCC is a risk adjustment model used by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for Medicare Advantage (Part C) contract rates. Risk …
Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) - Certification Exam
Prepare for CRC exam & certification to become certified risk adjustment coder and earn 40% more than non-credentialed coders. AAPC helps you with CRC prep.
The Critical Role of HCC Coding - AAPC Knowledge Center
Sep 2, 2025 · Accurate risk adjustment coding is the cornerstone of value-based care. Hierarchical condition category (HCC) coding is a risk-adjustment methodology Accurate risk …
Be an HCC Coding Hero in the ED - AAPC Knowledge Center
May 1, 2018 · As an HCC coder, this is your opportunity to benefit the overall quality scores of the patient, the quality of clinical care, and the overall patient experience. Richard “Rik” Salomon, …
Medical Coding & Billing Tools - CPT®, ICD-10, HCPCS Codes
Online medical coding solutions: Codify by AAPC easy CPT®, HCPCS, & ICD-10 lookup, plus crosswalks, CCI, MPFS, specialty coding publications & webinars.