Difference between HCCs and chronic condition counts?

• A. HCCs are simply a tally of conditions; counts map 1:1.
• B. HCCs are risk-weighted categories; counts are not directly 1:1 with HCCs because multiple conditions map to distinct or overlapping HCCs.
• C. HCCs measure only acute conditions.
• D. HCC weights equal the number of conditions.

Answer: (B)