Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC)
Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCCs) are CMS-defined groupings of chronic diseases used to predict future healthcare costs and adjust payments
Definition
Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCCs) are CMS-defined groupings of chronic diseases used to predict future healthcare costs and adjust payments
Why it matters
Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC) is part of the Coding vocabulary used across home health operations, documentation, and revenue cycle. Understanding it helps clinicians, QA leads, and administrators stay aligned on care quality and compliance.
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