JVAGES HEALTH CARE proudly presents an exclusive, completely free 5-day live training workshop on Inpatient Medical Coding and DRG projects — designed to launch and elevate your coding career.
This intensive live online training spans five focused evenings, giving you practical, hands-on experience with real inpatient medical records and industry-standard coding tools. Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your DRG skills, this workshop delivers real-world knowledge at zero cost.
📅 Dates
May 4 – May 8, 2026 Monday to Friday
🕗 Time
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM IST 2 hours of live training daily
💻 Mode
Online — Live Training Attend from anywhere
💰 Fee
Completely FREE No charges, no hidden fees
Day 1 — Monday, May 4
Foundations of Inpatient Medical Records
The workshop kicks off by building a rock-solid foundation in understanding how inpatient medical records are structured, reviewed, and used in the coding process. On Day 1, you will learn how to systematically approach and review a complete inpatient medical record — an essential skill that separates accurate coders from the rest.
You'll explore the key elements that make up an inpatient chart, including history and physical notes, operative reports, discharge summaries, physician orders, and diagnostic test results. Understanding the format and layout of these documents is critical before you can identify and assign the correct diagnosis and procedure codes.
How to Review Inpatient Medical Records
Learn a systematic, structured approach to reviewing complete patient charts with confidence and accuracy.
Medical Record Elements and Formats
Understand the components of an inpatient record — from admission notes to discharge summaries — and how each informs your coding decisions.
Day 2 — Tuesday, May 5
Tools for IP DRG Projects & 3M Introduction
Day 2 dives into the technology and tools that power inpatient coding in real-world DRG (Diagnosis-Related Group) projects. Understanding which tools are used and how to navigate them is one of the most in-demand skills employers look for in inpatient coders today.
A key highlight of this session is a comprehensive introduction to the 3M Coding and Reimbursement System — the industry-leading encoder software widely used in hospitals and healthcare facilities across the United States. You'll get a guided navigation overview and learn the interface from the ground up, so you feel confident using it from day one on the job.
Tools Used in IP DRG Projects
Discover the essential software platforms, encoders, and reference tools that professional inpatient coders rely on every day in DRG-based projects.
3M Tool — Introduction & Navigation
Get your first hands-on look at the 3M Coding and Reimbursement System. Learn to navigate its interface, access code sets, and understand how it supports DRG assignment and validation.
3M platform overview and login navigation
Accessing ICD-10-CM/PCS code sets
Understanding the encoder workflow
Day 3 — Wednesday, May 6
Step-by-Step Record Review & Adding Diagnoses
By Day 3, you move from concepts to hands-on application. This session walks you through the complete, step-by-step inpatient record review process — the exact workflow a professional coder follows from the moment they open a chart to when they finalize their code selections.
The second half of the session focuses on one of the most critical practical skills: adding diagnoses using the 3M software. You'll learn how to enter ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes accurately into the 3M encoder, navigate code suggestions, apply clinical documentation guidelines, and ensure that each diagnosis is supported by the medical record. This is where classroom knowledge meets real-world application.
01
Open and Assess the Chart
Begin with the discharge summary and history & physical to understand the patient's clinical picture.
02
Review Supporting Documentation
Cross-reference operative notes, lab results, pathology reports, and physician orders for complete clinical evidence.
03
Enter Diagnoses in 3M
Use the 3M encoder to search, validate, and assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes with proper specificity and documentation support.
Day 4 — Thursday, May 7
Adding Procedures with the 3M Software
Day 4 builds directly on the previous session, extending the record review workflow to include ICD-10-PCS procedure coding — one of the most complex and technical components of inpatient coding. The ICD-10-PCS system uses a seven-character code structure, and navigating it accurately requires both clinical understanding and software proficiency.
You'll continue working through the step-by-step inpatient record review process, this time with a focus on identifying documented procedures, understanding the PCS code structure, and entering procedure codes correctly into the 3M encoder. Emphasis will be placed on selecting the appropriate root operation, body part, approach, and device characters — the building blocks of every valid ICD-10-PCS code.
Step-by-Step Record Review (Procedures)
Apply the complete inpatient review methodology to identify all billable and reportable procedures documented in the chart by the surgeon, physician, or operative team.
Adding Procedures in 3M
Navigate the 3M PCS tables to build procedure codes character by character — mastering root operations, body parts, approaches, devices, and qualifiers.
Accuracy and Compliance
Learn best practices for ensuring your procedure codes are fully supported by operative reports and documentation — critical for audit-proof coding.
Day 5 — Friday, May 8
Principal Diagnosis, DRG Validation & Final Coding
The final day of the workshop brings everything together in a comprehensive, high-impact session covering the most strategically important elements of inpatient coding: identifying the principal diagnosis, validating the DRG, mastering sequencing priority, and finalizing your coding submission.
Identifying the Principal Diagnosis is arguably the single most impactful coding decision you'll make on any inpatient case. It directly determines the DRG assignment and, therefore, the reimbursement the hospital receives. You'll learn the UHDDS (Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set) definition and how to apply it with accuracy under various clinical scenarios.
Principal Diagnosis
Apply UHDDS guidelines to correctly identify the condition established after study to be chiefly responsible for the admission.
DRG Validation
Confirm that the DRG generated by the encoder accurately reflects the coded diagnoses and procedures documented in the medical record.
Sequencing Priority
Master the rules and guidelines that govern how diagnoses and procedures are sequenced to optimize accuracy, compliance, and reimbursement integrity.
Final Coding Updates
Review, finalize, and submit your complete code set with confidence — applying all the skills developed across the five-day workshop.
Who Should Attend This Workshop?
This workshop has been thoughtfully designed to deliver value across a wide spectrum of experience levels. Whether you're a student taking your first steps into the world of medical coding or an experienced coder ready to specialize in inpatient DRG work, this training will meet you where you are and take you further.
JVAGES HEALTH CARE's instructors bring real-world project experience to every session, ensuring that the content is not only theoretically sound but also practically aligned with what employers and clients actually expect from inpatient coders working on DRG-based engagements today.
Medical Coding Students
If you're currently studying medical coding or recently completed a certification program, this workshop gives you the practical, real-chart experience that classroom courses often can't provide. Build your inpatient skill set before your first job interview.
Freshers & Early-Career Coders
Just entering the workforce? This training bridges the gap between certification and employment. Learn the tools, workflows, and industry standards that hiring managers expect from day-one-ready inpatient coders.
Experienced Coders Expanding Skills
Already coding in outpatient or physician settings and looking to transition into inpatient or DRG work? This workshop fast-tracks your transition with focused, hands-on training on exactly the skills that differentiate inpatient coding from other specialties.
Full Schedule
Your 5-Day Learning Journey
Here's a complete overview of the workshop schedule so you can plan ahead and make the most of every session. Each evening builds directly on the last, creating a progressive learning arc that takes you from medical record fundamentals all the way through DRG validation and final code submission.
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Don't miss this rare opportunity to gain hands-on, live inpatient coding training at absolutely no cost. Seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Join the official WhatsApp group to register, receive session links, access course materials, and stay updated with all workshop announcements from JVAGES HEALTH CARE.
This is your chance to invest five evenings into a skill set that can meaningfully advance your career in medical coding. Inpatient coding and DRG expertise are among the most sought-after specializations in the health information management industry — and this workshop puts that knowledge within your reach, completely free of charge.
"Gain in-depth, real-world knowledge in inpatient coding and DRG projects — live, free, and from the comfort of your home." — JVAGES HEALTH CARE
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