A compliance lead notes that the clinic’s HCC crosswalk still cites…

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A compliance lead notes that the clinic’s HCC crosswalk still cites an older CMS-HCC model after CMS published an updated model version. What awareness should coding operations apply?

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CMS-HCC model version updates can change which diagnoses map and how hierarchies behave, so operations must use current model awareness — HCC models get software updates—mappings and hierarchies can shift. Running last year’s crosswalk against this year’s model is like using an expired bus schedule. Stay current on the active CMS-HCC version.

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HCC mappings never change once a practice’s first MA contract is signed

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Model updates affect only hospital DRGs and never physician-office diagnosis mapping

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Coders may ignore model version changes if CPT books were already purchased for the year

A compliance lead notes that the clinic’s HCC crosswalk still cites an older CMS-HCC model after CMS published an updated model version. What awareness should coding operations apply?

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