> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.rcintell.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Install the MCP server

> Set up the RCI MCP server in Claude, Cursor, or your own agent

The RCI MCP server is available as both a Streamable HTTP server and a stdio server. Choose the method that fits your environment.

## HTTP Server (Recommended)

Endpoint:

```
https://api-dev.rcintell.com/v1/mcp
```

### Claude Desktop

Add to your Claude Desktop configuration (`~/.config/claude/claude_desktop_config.json`):

```json theme={null}
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rci-knowledge": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://api-dev.rcintell.com/v1/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "X-API-Key": "kp_test_..."
      }
    }
  }
}
```

### Claude Code

```bash theme={null}
claude mcp add --transport http rci-knowledge https://api-dev.rcintell.com/v1/mcp
```

### Cursor

Add to your Cursor MCP configuration (`~/.cursor/mcp.json`):

```json theme={null}
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rci-knowledge": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://api-dev.rcintell.com/v1/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "X-API-Key": "kp_test_..."
      }
    }
  }
}
```

## Stdio Server (Local)

For development or air-gapped environments, you can run the MCP server locally:

```bash theme={null}
pip install rci-mcp-server
```

Then add to your MCP client configuration:

```json theme={null}
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rci-knowledge": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "rci-mcp-server",
      "env": {
        "RCI_API_KEY": "kp_test_...",
        "RCI_API_URL": "https://api-dev.rcintell.com"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

## Verify the connection

Once connected, verify the MCP server is working by asking your agent:

> Resolve the billing context for CCN 170001 with CPT 99213 for a Medicare outpatient visit.

Your agent should invoke the `resolve_knowledge` tool and return the full L1-L6 knowledge stack including a payment estimate.

## Example use

### Resolve billing context

**Prompt:** "What billing form should I use for an outpatient visit at facility 170001?"

The MCP server invokes `resolve_knowledge` and returns the facility type (short-term hospital), billing form (CMS-1500 / 837P), and applicable TOB codes.

### Calculate expected payment

**Prompt:** "How much should Medicare pay for CPT 99214 at this facility?"

The MCP server invokes `calculate_payment` and returns the GPCI-adjusted RVU breakdown and estimated payment.

### Research a billing code

**Prompt:** "What is the correct CPT code for a total knee replacement, and what documentation is required?"

The MCP server invokes `research_code`, which dispatches to the AI code research agent. Results include the CPT code (27447), documentation requirements, and medical necessity criteria.

### Resolve a denial

**Prompt:** "We received CARC 197 with RARC N479 on a claim. What should we do?"

The MCP server invokes `resolve_denial` with the CARC/RARC codes, retrieves payer-specific appeal deadlines, and generates a resolution strategy.