Inpatient Coding Specialists

Expert IP-DRG Coding Services That Maximize Inpatient Revenue

Alpine Pro Health delivers certified, AI-assisted Inpatient Diagnosis Related Group (IP-DRG) coding — ensuring accurate assignment, full compliance, and optimized reimbursement for hospitals and health systems across the U.S.

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Certifications
SOC 2 Type II ISO 9001:2015 ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 ISO/IEC 27001:2022 HIPAA Compliant CMS IPPS 2025 OIG Audit Ready
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Clinical Documentation Review Patient records, discharge summaries, and operative notes reviewed for completeness
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AI-Assisted Pre-Analysis GenAI engine surfaces HCC gaps, CDI opportunities, and code suggestions in real time
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Code Assignment by CPC Coders ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and HCC codes accurately applied by certified specialists
Multi-Level QA & Audit Every chart reviewed against payer and CMS guidelines before claim submission
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Delivery & Physician Feedback Coded charts returned with coder notes and documentation improvement queries
Understanding Medical Coding

What Is Medical Coding —
and Why Does Accuracy Matter?

Medical coding is the transformation of healthcare diagnoses, procedures, medical services, and equipment into universal alphanumeric codes. These codes — drawn from ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS, and HCC systems — are the foundation of every claim submitted to payers for reimbursement.

Inaccurate or incomplete coding doesn't just reduce revenue — it exposes your organization to audit risk, claim denials, and compliance liability. Alpine Pro Health's certified coders and AI-powered workflows ensure every code is captured correctly, every time.

Code Systems We Specialize In

ICD-10-CM / PCS CPT Codes HCPCS Level II HCC Risk Adjustment MS-DRG / APR-DRG E&M Coding POA Indicators Modifier Coding
Core Services

Comprehensive Coding Solutions
for Every Specialty

From inpatient facilities to physician practices — our certified coders and AI tools cover every aspect of your revenue cycle.

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HCC Risk Adjustment Coding

Capture chronic conditions accurately with Hierarchical Condition Category coding. Ensures fair payer reimbursement, CMS compliance, improved patient outcomes, and optimized Medicare Advantage performance.

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IP-DRG Inpatient Coding

Accurate classification of hospital stays capturing diagnoses, procedures, and comorbidities. Supports optimal DRG reimbursement, reduces audit risk, and ensures full compliance with payer and CMS IPPS guidelines.

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Emergency Department (ED) Coding

Accurate, timely capture of high-acuity patient encounters. Ensures proper E&M level assignment, minimizes audit risk, and reflects the true complexity of emergency care provided.

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Physician & Professional Fee Coding

E&M, surgery, radiology, and lab services coded to the correct level of service. Maximizes reimbursement while maintaining full compliance with payer-specific and CMS guidelines.

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Oncology Clinical Abstraction

Specialized abstraction services extracting structured clinical data from oncology records for registry reporting, research, quality performance metrics, and value-based care programs.

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Coding Compliance Audits

Pre-bill and retrospective coding audits to reduce RAC, OIG, and payer audit risk. Identify gaps before they become liabilities and build a culture of ongoing coding accuracy.

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CDI Integration & Query Support

Collaborative Clinical Documentation Improvement programs that bridge coding and clinical teams — improving specificity, completeness, and accuracy across all payer types.

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Denials Management & Appeals

Expert-led coding appeals for denied claims with detailed clinical justification letters. Peer-to-peer review support and root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.

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AI-Powered Coding Workflows

GenAI and LLM-powered tools that accelerate chart review, surface documentation gaps, and recommend codes — validated by our certified coders for accuracy and compliance before submission.

Why Alpine Pro Health

Your Revenue Depends
on Coding Precision

We combine certified expertise, advanced AI technology, and deep coding knowledge to deliver measurable results across all specialties and care settings.

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CPC & AHIMA Certified Coders All coders hold AAPC or AHIMA credentials — CPC, CCS, CIC, RHIA — with specialty-specific experience across inpatient, outpatient, and physician billing.
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GenAI-Powered Coding Workflow Our proprietary AI tools surface HCC gaps, documentation deficiencies, and code opportunities in real time — before a single claim is submitted.
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99%+ Accuracy with Multi-Level QA Every account undergoes a rigorous quality review. We track accuracy metrics per coder, per specialty, and per facility type for continuous improvement.
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Scalable, Fast Turnaround Flexible staffing models accommodate surge volumes, DNFB backlog clearance, and standard 24–48 hour turnaround times for most account types.
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HIPAA Compliance & Data Security SOC 2-aligned infrastructure with encrypted data pipelines, role-based access controls, and signed BAAs protecting all PHI end to end.
99%
Coding accuracy across all specialties and payer types
40%
Average reduction in coding-related claim denials
2×
Enriched coder productivity through AI-assisted workflows
3+
Years of proven expertise serving U.S. healthcare providers
Our Process

From Clinical Document
to Clean Claim

A streamlined, HIPAA-secure workflow from chart intake to accurate code delivery — with zero compliance gaps.

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Chart Intake & Review

Secure EHR access or encrypted chart upload. Documentation assessed for completeness and medical necessity.

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AI Pre-Analysis

GenAI engine flags HCC gaps, CDI opportunities, missing diagnoses, and code suggestions before coder review.

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Code Assignment

CPC-certified coders assign ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS, and HCC codes with clinical precision.

QA & Compliance Audit

Multi-level audit against payer, CMS, and OIG guidelines. Denials risk flagged before submission.

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Delivery & Feedback

Coded charts delivered to your billing system with coder notes and documentation improvement queries.

Coding Expertise

All Major Code Sets.
Every Specialty.

Our certified coders are proficient in every code system required across U.S. physician and facility billing.

ICD-10
Diagnosis Coding
ICD-10-CM/PCS for all conditions, chronic diseases, and inpatient procedures across all payer types and care settings.
CPT
Procedure Coding
E&M, surgery, radiology, lab, and all physician services coded to the correct level of service with proper modifier assignment.
HCC
Risk Adjustment
Hierarchical Condition Category coding for Medicare Advantage, ACA plans, and value-based care reimbursement optimization.
HCPCS
Ancillary & DME
Level II codes for DME, medications, supplies, and non-physician services billed to Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers.
Specialty Coverage

High-Complexity Specialties
We Code

Our coders carry deep specialty expertise across the highest-complexity and highest-value service lines in U.S. healthcare.

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Cardiology & Cardiovascular Surgery

High-reimbursement procedures with complex DRG sequencing

  • AMI, heart failure, and coronary artery disease with CC/MCC capture
  • CABG, PTCA, valve replacement, pacemaker/ICD implant
  • Cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures
  • Congestive heart failure and pulmonary embolism coding
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Neurology & Neurosurgery

Stroke, craniotomy, spinal procedures, and cognitive disorders

  • Stroke, TIA, and intracranial hemorrhage with MCC differentiation
  • Craniotomy, deep brain stimulation, and complex spinal surgery
  • Seizures, encephalopathy, and altered mental status coding
  • Traumatic brain injury and concussion protocol coding
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Orthopedics & Spine Surgery

Joint replacements, fracture care, and musculoskeletal procedures

  • Total hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty DRG optimization
  • Hip fracture, femur fracture with CC/MCC classification
  • Spinal fusion, laminectomy, and disc surgery coding
  • Arthroscopy and sports medicine procedure coding
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Oncology & Hematology

Complex malignancy coding with clinical abstraction support

  • Primary and metastatic malignancy coding with histology specificity
  • Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiation administration coding
  • Hematologic malignancies: leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma
  • Oncology registry abstraction and quality reporting
Compliance & Standards

Built for Regulatory Confidence

Every coding workflow is designed around the latest CMS, OIG, and payer requirements — keeping your organization protected and audit-ready.

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CMS IPPS & OPPS Compliance

All inpatient and outpatient coding aligned to the latest CMS Inpatient and Outpatient Prospective Payment System rules and annual updates.

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OIG & RAC Audit Readiness

Coding decisions are documented and defensible, with focus on high-risk areas historically targeted by RAC, MAC, CERT, and OIG auditors.

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Official Coding Guidelines

Strict adherence to ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines, CPT Editorial Panel guidance, and AHA Coding Clinic direction for all code assignments.

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HIPAA & Data Security

All PHI handled under HIPAA-compliant protocols with encrypted transfers, SOC 2-aligned infrastructure, and signed Business Associate Agreements.

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Payer-Specific Guidelines

Coding aligned to Medicare, Medicaid, commercial, and managed care payer policies — including UHC, Anthem, Aetna, BCBS, and Cigna plans.

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Quality Measure Reporting

Physician Quality Reporting, MIPS/MACRA data capture, and value-based care performance metrics tracked and reported with accuracy.

FAQ

Common Questions About Medical Coding

What coding credentials do your coders hold?

All Alpine Pro Health coders hold active AAPC or AHIMA credentials relevant to their specialty — including CPC (Certified Professional Coder), CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder), and RHIA/RHIT designations. Our coders maintain continuing education requirements and stay current with annual ICD-10 updates, CMS final rules, and Official Coding Guideline changes.

How does Alpine Pro Health integrate with our EHR and billing systems?

We support integration with over 200 EHR and practice management platforms including Epic, Cerner, Meditech, Allscripts, eClinicalWorks, and Athenahealth. Our team can access your system remotely through secure VPN, or work with chart exports delivered via encrypted SFTP. Coded data is returned in your preferred format including 837I/P files, direct system entry, or structured workbooks.

What is your turnaround time for medical coding?

Standard outpatient and professional fee accounts are typically coded within 24 hours. Inpatient and complex surgical accounts are completed within 24–48 hours. For DNFB backlog clearance projects, we provide a detailed project timeline with milestone reporting. We also offer concurrent inpatient coding programs that align with your facility's daily discharge workflow.

How does your AI-powered coding work?

Our GenAI and LLM-powered tools perform a pre-analysis of each chart before a human coder reviews it. The AI surfaces potential diagnoses, flags documentation gaps, recommends HCC codes, and highlights CDI query opportunities. All AI suggestions are reviewed and validated by a certified coder before submission — the AI accelerates the workflow, but human expertise and accountability remain central to our process.

How do you handle coding-related claim denials?

Our denials management team reviews all coding-related denials, prepares detailed clinical coding rationale letters, and supports peer-to-peer reviews when required. We analyze denial patterns by payer, code category, and provider to identify systemic issues and implement corrective action. Our appeal success rate for coding-related denials consistently exceeds 80%.

Can Alpine Pro Health support our HCC risk adjustment program?

Yes. Our dedicated HCC coding team specializes in prospective, concurrent, and retrospective risk adjustment coding for Medicare Advantage and ACA plans. We perform comprehensive chart reviews to identify all documented chronic conditions, close HCC gaps, and ensure accurate risk scores — supporting both your revenue and your quality performance under value-based care contracts.

Ready to Optimize Your
Medical Coding Revenue?

Partner with Alpine Pro Health's certified coders and start capturing every dollar your facility has earned — compliantly, accurately, and efficiently.