Education and resources regarding the importance of Accurate Diagnosis Documentation & Coding in health care.
What is Accurate Diagnosis Documentation and Coding (ADDC)?
ADDC is a way to ensure all patients’ chronic and other conditions are documented and coded at the highest level of specificity at least once yearly. CMS uses a methodology to calculate what to pay a health plan based on a patient’s health status, demographics, and their likely use of health care services utilizing ADDC data.
Why is Accurate Diagnosis Documentation and Coding (ADDC) important for health care providers?
ADDC helps ensure comprehensive care is conducted for the patients they treat. When diagnosis, documentation, and coding processes are completed with accuracy, patients can more effectively be placed in chronic disease management programs. ADDC also aligns with several Quality Metrics and ultimately leads to improved patient care and experience.