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HCC Coding

Accurate HCC Coding Services to Optimize Risk Adjustment Scores

Capture patient acuity accurately and ensure compliance. Our expert HCC coding services evaluate clinical documentation to validate MEAT criteria, optimize RAF scores, and secure the appropriate reimbursement for Medicare Advantage plans.


98%+
Coding Accuracy
24-48h
Turnaround Time
Optimal
RAF Score Capture
40+
Specialties Served
HCC Coding Services

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HCC Medical Coding Process
What Is HCC Coding?

Why Accurate HCC Coding Services Are Critical for Your Practice

Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) coding is a risk adjustment model used to predict future healthcare costs for patients. Utilizing specialized HCC coding services ensures that all chronic conditions are accurately captured in the clinical documentation. Following CMS guidelines for Risk Adjustment, we validate every code to protect your revenue and ensure compliance during RADV audits.

Capture the full clinical picture to ensure accurate RAF scores

Validate that all reported conditions meet the strict MEAT criteria

Identify missing or unsupported codes to prevent compliance risks

Our Capabilities

Comprehensive HCC Risk Adjustment Solutions

A dedicated team of certified coders that evaluates your patient encounters to capture every valid condition and optimize your reimbursement.

Prospective HCC Coding

We review patient charts prior to their visits to identify suspected chronic conditions and ensure providers address and document them accurately.

Complete HCC Coding Services

Our coders assign precise ICD-10-CM codes that map to appropriate HCC categories, ensuring the clinical complexity of the patient is properly reported.

Retrospective HCC Auditing

We perform rigorous post-encounter audits of medical records to identify missed diagnosis codes and uncover undocumented revenue opportunities.

MEAT Criteria Validation

We strictly validate that every assigned code meets the Monitor, Evaluate, Assess, and Treat (MEAT) documentation standards required by Medicare.

Clinical Documentation Improvement

We provide actionable CDI feedback to your physicians, bridging the gap between clinical language and strict HCC coding requirements.

RADV Audit Support

In the event of a Risk Adjustment Data Validation (RADV) audit, our pristine coding and documentation support protect you from costly recoupments.

How It Works

A Streamlined HCC Coding Process

01

Data Extraction

We securely extract patient histories, problem lists, and current encounter notes directly from your EHR system.

02

Comprehensive Review

Our certified coders thoroughly scrub the charts to identify all active and historical chronic conditions present.

03

Code Assignment

We apply the most specific, accurate ICD-10-CM codes that map directly to the corresponding HCC risk categories.

04

Continuous Feedback

We deliver ongoing CDI feedback to providers, ensuring future encounters consistently meet MEAT documentation criteria.

Why Synergy

Optimize RAF Scores, Ensure Compliance

In value-based care, proper documentation is everything. We act as your risk adjustment safety net, ensuring patient acuity is perfectly captured and compliant.

Improve the accuracy of your practice's RAF scores
Ensure strict compliance with CMS MEAT guidelines
Identify undocumented chronic condition revenue
Provide targeted CDI education to your physicians
Dramatically reduce the risk of RADV audit failures
Seamless remote integration with your existing EMR
Certified Coders (CRC)
100% HIPAA-secure
Synergy HCLS HCC Coding Team

Frequently Asked Questions

MEAT stands for Monitor, Evaluate, Assess, and Treat. Our HCC coding services ensure every documented chronic condition meets this standard to be valid for risk adjustment.
Yes, we offer both. Prospective reviews ensure accurate documentation prior to or during the encounter, while retrospective reviews catch missed opportunities from past visits.
HCC codes drive the Risk Adjustment Factor (RAF) score, which determines the expected cost of patient care. Accurate HCC coding ensures you receive the appropriate Medicare Advantage reimbursement for the complexity of care provided.
Absolutely. Our certified coders ensure your documentation strictly complies with CMS guidelines, drastically reducing your risk and providing solid support during a Risk Adjustment Data Validation (RADV) audit.

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See how we’ve helped medical centers capture accurate patient acuity and optimize their RAF scores.

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