Medical Coding

Inpatient Coding

DRG Optimization & MS-DRG Coding

Accurate inpatient hospital coding with focus on principal diagnosis, DRG assignment, CC/MCC capture, and POA reporting for optimal reimbursement.

HIPAA Compliant CPC & CCS Certified Secure & Confidential
Our Performance
98%
Coding Accuracy
48h
Turnaround Time
200+
Clients Served
10+
Years Experience
  • Multi-level QA review
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Real-time reporting
  • Free pilot — no commitment
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Inpatient Hospital Coding Services

MedCodex delivers accurate inpatient hospital coding with a focus on principal diagnosis selection, DRG assignment, CC/MCC capture, and Present on Admission (POA) reporting. Our inpatient coders are trained to optimize reimbursement under the Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Group (MS-DRG) system while maintaining strict compliance.

Core Competencies

  • Principal and secondary diagnosis coding (ICD-10-CM)
  • Procedure coding (ICD-10-PCS)
  • MS-DRG and APR-DRG assignment
  • CC/MCC identification and capture
  • Present on Admission (POA) indicator assignment
  • Discharge disposition and patient status coding

Our Inpatient Coding Process

Our certified inpatient coders perform a thorough review of the entire medical record — including H&P, progress notes, operative reports, lab results, and discharge summary — before assigning codes.

  1. Complete Chart Review: All documentation reviewed holistically.
  2. Code Assignment: ICD-10-CM/PCS codes with correct sequencing.
  3. DRG Optimization: Ensure all CCs and MCCs are captured.
  4. Compliance Check: Codes validated against MCC, CC lists, and grouper logic.
  5. QA & Feedback: Detailed coder feedback and educational reports.

DRG Optimization

Missed CCs and MCCs represent significant revenue leakage for hospitals. Our coders are specifically trained to identify all secondary diagnoses that qualify as complications or comorbidities, maximizing appropriate DRG weight and reimbursement without compromising compliance.

Compliance Assurance

We follow Official Coding Guidelines, Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) definitions, and CMS IPPS rules. Our multi-level QA process catches coding errors before claims are submitted, reducing your risk of audits and takebacks.

Why Choose MedCodex for Inpatient Coding?

HIPAA-compliant processes
98%+ accuracy rate
24–48 hour turnaround
Certified coders
Scalable team
Detailed reporting

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