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Facility / DRG Coding

Precise Inpatient Coding. Reliable DRG Assignment.

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OVERVIEW

Facility and DRG coding requires detailed understanding of inpatient documentation, diagnoses, procedures, complications, comorbidities, and discharge information. Our facility coding services help healthcare organizations accurately represent the complexity and resources associated with inpatient encounters.

Our coding teams review clinical documentation and assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes while supporting accurate DRG classification.

Facility / DRG Coding Overview
SERVICES PROVIDED

Leverage specialized inpatient expertise for precise coding and reliable DRG assignment.

Inpatient facility coding

Comprehensive coding for acute care inpatient hospital stays, capturing the full spectrum of patient care and hospital resource consumption.

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MS-DRG assignment support

Accurate assignment and validation of Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups (MS-DRGs) and All-Patient Refined DRGs (APR-DRGs).

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ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding

In-depth clinical review ensuring correct application of ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and complex ICD-10-PCS procedural codes.

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Principal diagnosis review

Precise identification and validation of the condition established after study to be chiefly responsible for occasioning the admission.

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Secondary diagnosis identification

Thorough identification of all co-existing conditions, chronic illnesses, and manifestations affecting inpatient length of stay and treatment.

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Complication and comorbidity review

Accurate capture of Complications/Comorbidities (CC) and Major Complications/Comorbidities (MCC) reflecting genuine patient clinical acuity.

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Procedure coding

Detailed extraction and coding of surgical and non-surgical inpatient therapeutic and diagnostic procedures adhering to coding conventions.

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DRG validation

Pre-bill clinical review and validation verifying that documented clinical criteria substantiate the assigned DRG before claim generation.

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Discharge record review

Comprehensive review of discharge summaries, operative reports, and physician progress notes to ensure complete encounter documentation.

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Coding quality audits

Dual-level peer audits and continuous accuracy benchmarking maintaining high compliance with CMS inpatient prospective payment standards.

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BENEFITS

Improve DRG Accuracy

Detailed clinical and coding review supports appropriate DRG assignment.

Reduce Coding Errors

Structured validation helps identify inconsistencies and documentation gaps.

Support Appropriate Reimbursement

Accurate facility coding helps ensure that inpatient services are appropriately represented.

Strengthen Compliance

Consistent coding review supports adherence to inpatient coding standards.

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