Let's Talk About Risk

 Approved by the AAPC for 2 CEUs  - $5.99 (on SALE until 3/25/2021 - then $14.99)

Review the Agenda:

Section 1 – Risk Adjustment Basics

This section will cover basic concepts and terminology in the CMS-HCC Model of Risk Adjustment.

• What is an HCC?
• Why are HCCs important?
• How is a risk score calculated?
• What is the value of an HCC?
• What are the most common HCCs?

Section 2 – Rules of the Road

This section will cover ICD-10 Guidelines and other “rules” related to clinical documentation and coding within the CMS-HCC Model of Risk Adjustment.

• When should a diagnosis be coded?
• How often can a diagnosis be coded
• What clinical documentation is needed to support the diagnosis?
• Is it okay to code for resolved conditions?
• Would it be acceptable to code a diagnosis documented as “suspected” in an outpatient setting such as a provider’s office?

Section 3 – HCC Coding

This section will review the most common HCC’s for Medicare enrollees based on MedPAC data.

• What are the twenty most common HCC categories for Medicare enrollees?
• What are the most common ICD-10 codes included in each category?
• How can clinical documentation impact code selection?
• What are common errors leading to inaccurate risk scores?

Section 4 – Tips for Success

This section will cover simple tips that will make a big impact. At the end of this lesson you will be able to work smarter not harder.

• What should be included in the problem list?
• Why does clinical documentation need to clarify active vs. history of?
• What small changes can you start making today that will have a big impact on the accuracy of your risk scores?

 

Who Should Attend? 

• Coders, Billers, and Auditors
• Physicians, NPs and PAs
• Medical Assistants and Front Office

 

Price: $5.99 SALE until 3/25/2021, then $14.99 

• Purchase includes a copy of the presentation and other resources. 
• 180 days of access to course and materials. 

 

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