In this episode of the Move to Value Podcast, we take a deep dive into one of the most impactful updates in healthcare risk adjustment: the transition from CMS-HCC Version 24 to Version 28. Our guest, TaSonya Hughes, CHESS Health Solutions’ Manager of Coding and Documentation Education, explains what the shift means for providers, coding teams, and care managers—and why now is the critical time to prepare.

CMS-HCC Version 28 introduces new disease classification categories, retires thousands of existing diagnosis codes, and emphasizes greater specificity in clinical documentation. TaSonya walks us through how these changes affect Medicare risk adjustment, the financial sustainability of value-based care, and ultimately, the ability to deliver accurate, coordinated care for patients with complex chronic conditions.