10 Inpatient Coding Strategies That Strengthen Hospital Revenue
Most hospital leaders don’t think about inpatient coding—but they should.
Behind the scenes, vague documentation, missed CDI opportunities, and outdated workflows are quietly draining revenue. In this data-backed article, Laura Legg, VP of Coding at Coronis Health, outlines 10 powerful strategies to improve MS-DRG accuracy, reduce denials, and strengthen margins—without overhauling your entire system.
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In this expert article, Laura Legg, VP of Coding at Coronis Health, shares 10 inpatient coding strategies that deliver real results—from MS-DRG optimization and CDI collaboration to payer-specific denial prevention and automation.
Key Takeaways:
- How AI can boost documentation before discharge
- The case for building coding teams around high-revenue service lines
- Why denial prevention starts with coders—not appeals teams
- When to use automation (and when not to)
- How hospitals are recapturing $500K–$2M+ in annual revenue