Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC)
A Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) is a preventable medical condition that develops during a patient's hospital stay and was not present on admission.
Definition
A Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) is a preventable medical condition that develops during a patient's hospital stay and was not present on admission.
Why it matters
Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) 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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