JVAGES HEALTH CARE proudly invites medical coding students and professionals to an exclusive, completely free 5-day live online training program covering real-world inpatient coding and DRG validation — starting May 4, 2026.
This live online training has been designed to give you hands-on, practical exposure to inpatient medical coding — the kind of experience that bridges the gap between classroom theory and real-world DRG projects. All sessions are instructor-led, interactive, and completely free of charge.
📅 Dates
May 4 – May 8, 2026 (Monday to Friday)
🕗 Time
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM IST 2 Hours Per Session
💻 Mode
Online — Live Training Interactive Sessions
💰 Fee
Completely FREE No Charges Whatsoever
Why This Workshop Matters
Inpatient coding is one of the most specialized and in-demand skill sets in the medical coding profession. Unlike outpatient coding, inpatient records require a thorough understanding of MS-DRG logic, sequencing rules, and clinical documentation — skills that take time to develop without proper mentorship and live practice.
JVAGES HEALTH CARE has designed this 5-day workshop specifically to fast-track your learning curve. Whether you are a fresh graduate exploring your first role in medical coding, an experienced coder transitioning into inpatient projects, or a student preparing for certification — this workshop delivers practical knowledge that you can apply immediately in a professional setting.
Every session in this workshop is built around live chart reviews, giving participants the rare opportunity to work through real inpatient scenarios in a guided, structured environment. You will leave each session with actionable skills, not just theory.
Full 5-Day Workshop Agenda
Each day of the workshop is thoughtfully structured to build on the previous session — taking you from foundational concepts on Day 1 all the way to DRG validation and final coding updates by Day 5. Here is exactly what to expect:
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Day 1 — Medical Record Fundamentals
Learn how to systematically review inpatient medical records. Understand the key elements, formats, and components that make up a complete inpatient record, and discover what coders look for when beginning the coding process.
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Day 2 — Tools & Navigation for DRG Projects
Get introduced to the essential tools used in IP DRG projects. This session includes a comprehensive navigation overview and a hands-on introduction to the 3M Coding Tool — the industry-standard software used in most inpatient coding environments.
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Day 3 — Record Review & Adding Diagnoses
Follow a step-by-step inpatient record review process as demonstrated by an expert coder. Learn how to accurately add diagnoses using the 3M software, with live examples drawn from real chart scenarios.
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Day 4 — Record Review & Adding Procedures
Continue the hands-on record review process with a focus on procedures. Learn the correct methodology for adding inpatient procedures in the 3M software and understand how procedure coding impacts DRG assignment.
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Day 5 — DRG Validation & Final Coding
Master the critical skills of identifying the Principal Diagnosis, performing DRG validation, applying correct sequencing priority, and finalizing coding updates — everything you need to submit a complete and accurate inpatient record.
Day 1: Inpatient Medical Record Review
What You Will Learn
Day 1 lays the groundwork for everything that follows in this workshop. You will be guided through the structure and format of a real inpatient medical record, understanding how each section — from the admission history and physical to discharge summaries and operative notes — plays a role in accurate code assignment.
Understanding the medical record is the single most important skill a coder can develop. Without it, even the best coding knowledge cannot be applied correctly.
Session Topics
How to review inpatient medical records systematically
Identifying key elements within the record
Understanding inpatient record formats and documentation standards
What to look for as a coder before assigning any codes
Common documentation issues and how to handle them
Day 2: Tools & the 3M Coding Platform
Day 2 introduces you to the professional ecosystem of inpatient DRG coding. You will explore the software tools and navigation workflows that coders use in real DRG projects every day. The centerpiece of this session is an in-depth introduction to the 3M Coding Tool — widely regarded as the gold standard in inpatient coding technology.
Tools Used in IP DRG Projects
Gain an understanding of the broader technology landscape in inpatient coding, including encoders, groupers, and clinical documentation improvement platforms that professionals rely on in hospital settings.
Navigation Overview
Learn how to navigate efficiently within coding tools and health information systems. Speed and accuracy in navigation directly impact your productivity as a coder in any production environment.
3M Tool Introduction
Walk through the 3M platform interface step by step — from opening a patient account to locating clinical documentation and understanding how the software's logic supports DRG assignment and validation.
Days 3 & 4: Hands-On Coding with 3M Software
The heart of this workshop lies in Days 3 and 4, where you roll up your sleeves and begin coding live inpatient records using the 3M platform. These sessions are built entirely around practical, instructor-guided walkthroughs — the closest experience to actual on-the-job coding you can get before landing your first role.
Day 3 — Adding Diagnoses
Follow the complete inpatient record review process and learn how to identify, select, and enter diagnoses into the 3M software with precision. Understand ICD-10-CM logic in an inpatient context and how diagnoses drive the DRG output.
Day 4 — Adding Procedures
Build on Day 3's foundation by focusing on inpatient procedure coding using ICD-10-PCS within the 3M platform. Understand how procedure codes interact with diagnosis codes to affect DRG grouping and reimbursement outcomes.
Day 5: DRG Validation & Final Coding Updates
The final session of the workshop is where everything comes together. Day 5 is dedicated to the most critical and nuanced aspects of inpatient coding — the skills that separate competent coders from outstanding ones. You will work through DRG validation exercises, tackle sequencing challenges, and learn how to finalize a coded record with confidence.
Principal Diagnosis
Learn the UHDDS definition and how to correctly identify the principal diagnosis — the code that most often determines the DRG assignment and drives hospital reimbursement.
DRG Validation
Understand how to verify that your code set results in the correct DRG output, and how to identify discrepancies or errors before a record is finalized and submitted.
Sequencing Priority
Master the rules governing the order in which diagnoses and procedures must be reported — a key compliance and accuracy requirement in every inpatient coding project.
Final Coding Updates
Review the complete workflow for finalizing and submitting a coded inpatient record, including quality checks and documentation best practices for DRG project environments.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop has been designed to be accessible and valuable across a wide spectrum of backgrounds and experience levels. If you have any interest in inpatient coding, DRG projects, or advancing your medical coding career, this training is for you. No prior inpatient experience is required — just a willingness to learn.
Medical Coding Students
If you are currently studying medical coding and want to gain real-world inpatient exposure before entering the job market, this workshop provides the practical foundation that classroom courses often cannot offer. Attending will give you a significant competitive advantage when applying for your first role.
Freshers & Entry-Level Coders
Recent graduates or newly certified coders who are looking to break into inpatient coding will find this workshop invaluable. Inpatient coding roles are among the highest-paying in the profession, and this free training can be your entry point into that world.
Experienced Coders Seeking Transition
If you currently work in outpatient coding and are looking to transition to inpatient or DRG projects, this workshop will help you bridge the knowledge gap quickly and efficiently — without spending a single rupee on training.
Candidates Interested in DRG Projects
Anyone curious about how hospital-based DRG coding works, from auditing to validation and reimbursement optimization, will find this training directly applicable to the types of roles advertised across the healthcare industry today.
Register Now — It's Completely Free
Seats for this live training are limited, and registration is open now. This is a rare opportunity to receive structured, expert-led inpatient coding training at absolutely no cost. JVAGES HEALTH CARE is committed to empowering coders at every stage of their career, and this workshop is a direct reflection of that mission.
To register and receive all session details, updates, and access links, simply join the official WhatsApp group using the link below. Once you join, you will receive everything you need to participate in all five days of live training — including session links, practice materials, and instructor guidance throughout the workshop period.
Don't miss this opportunity — join hundreds of fellow coders taking the next step in their inpatient coding journey with JVAGES HEALTH CARE.
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