According to CMS, certain combinations of ____________________ for an individual can increase the overall medical costs for a beneficiary more than what the CMS HCC model reflects.
A) coexisting diagnoses
B) multiple procedures
C) admissions
D) duplicate diagnoses

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Coexisting diagnoses can increase the overall medical costs for a beneficiary more than what the CMS Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC) model reflects, as they account for the complexity and severity of a patient's condition.

According to CMS, Certain Combinations of ____________________ for an Individual