Inpatient DRG coding plays a vital role in accurate reimbursement, clinical documentation integrity, and overall hospital quality performance. This course offers a clear, structured path for learners who want to master the complete inpatient coding workflow—from abstracting and PDx assignment to MS-DRG grouping and refinement. Designed with practical application in mind, it helps you build not only technical proficiency but also the critical thinking skills required to interpret complex clinical documentation.

You’ll begin by learning how to “unlearn” outdated habits and recognise which documents should never be coded from. From there, the training gradually develops your ability to extract essential clinical information, identify query opportunities, and accurately interpret POA indicators. You will also explore UHDDS rules, complex PDx scenarios, uncertain diagnoses, surgical complications, and cases where multiple conditions require equally weighted attention. Each concept is explained in a clear, professional tone, ensuring you can translate guidelines into real-world accuracy.

A strong emphasis is placed on understanding MS-DRG mechanics. You’ll gain confidence grouping cases by analysing sequencing rules, SOI and ROM impacts, and documentation factors that influence final DRG assignment. Through multiple examples and scenario-based explanations, the course shows how a coder’s decisions directly shape hospital data quality, financial outcomes, and reporting accuracy.

The final modules focus on documentation risk, clinical queries, and refinement strategies—helping you elevate your judgement, reduce recurrence of coding errors, and protect institutional compliance. By the end of the programme, you will have a solid, industry-aligned foundation for performing high-level inpatient coding tasks with accuracy, clarity, and confidence.

Every learner receives a free course completion certificate, and multiple premium certificate and transcript upgrades are available for those who want enhanced professional documentation. Students also enjoy 5-star rated, 24/7 email support, ensuring expert help is always available whenever they need guidance or reassurance.