January 1, 2024 HCC RECAPTURE – WHY IT’S IMPORTANT BACKGROUND: Recapture Rate is the rate at which providers capture (code) recurring (or Chronic) HCC diagnoses on an annual basis. A standard goal is 85% recapture rate. 1 The number (and severity) of chronic conditions is a predictor of costs, which are somewhat persistent from year to year. A drop in the risk score, possibly because of failures in capturing recurring diagnoses, could lead to lower financial benchmarks. This, in turn, could result in re...