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ICD & PCS Medical Coding Mastery Program
A comprehensive 47-day training schedule covering ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, inpatient procedures, live chart preparation, and interview readiness — from June 8 to July 25, 2026.
Week 1–2: ICD-10-CM Foundations
The program kicks off with a deep dive into ICD-10-CM chapters, building a strong diagnostic coding foundation before advancing to procedural systems.
1
Mon 06/08
ICD Chapters 2–6
2
Tue 06/09
ICD Chapters 7–10
3
Wed 06/10
ICD Chapters 11–15
4
Thu 06/11
ICD Chapters 16–19
5
Fri 06/12
ICD Chapters 20–22 + Doubt Clarification
6
Sat–Sun 06/13–14
Practice Assessments
7
Mon 06/15
ICD Chapter-Specific Assessment + Doubt Clarification
Week 2–3: Introduction to PCS
Starting June 16, the curriculum transitions into ICD-10-PCS — the procedural coding system used for inpatient hospital settings. This phase covers general guidelines, conventions, and the full structure of PCS characters and sections.
06/16 Tuesday — PCS Foundations
  • Introduction to Procedural Coding System (PCS)
  • General Guidelines of PCS
  • General PCS Conventions
  • PCS Characters Overview
  • 17 Sections — Introduction
  • 7 Approaches
  • Devices & Qualifiers
06/17–06/18 — Medical Surgical Section
Wednesday 06/17: Root Operations 1–15
Thursday 06/18: Root Operations 16–31
The Medical and Surgical section is the largest and most complex section of PCS, containing 31 root operations that define the objective of every procedure performed.
06/19 Friday — PCS Sections 1–8
A comprehensive single-day session covering eight specialized PCS sections beyond Medical and Surgical, each governing distinct clinical domains.
Section 1
Obstetrics & Newborn Procedures
Section 2
Placement
Section 3
Administration
Section 4
Measurement & Monitoring
Section 5
Extracorporeal or Systemic Assistance & Performance
Section 6
Extracorporeal or Systemic Therapies
Section 7
Osteopathic
Section 8
Other Procedures
Sat–Sun 06/20–21 are reserved for Practice Assessments. Monday 06/22 continues with Sections 9 through X, including Chiropractic, Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, Physical Rehabilitation, Mental Health, Substance Abuse Treatment, and New Technology.
06/24–06/25: Basic Inpatient Procedures — Diagnostics, Bedside & Vascular Access
Beginning June 24, the curriculum shifts to hands-on clinical procedure knowledge essential for accurate inpatient coding. These sessions cover the most frequently encountered bedside and diagnostic procedures in hospital settings.
1. Diagnostic Procedures
  • Blood draw (venipuncture)
  • Arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling
  • Urine collection
  • X-ray, Ultrasound, CT scan, MRI
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)
  • Echocardiography & Telemetry monitoring
2. Bedside Therapeutic Procedures
  • Nebulization & Oxygen therapy
  • Chest physiotherapy (CPT)
  • Suctioning & NG tube insertion
  • Feeding tube management
  • Enema administration
  • Dressing change, Debridement, VAC dressing
3. Vascular Access Procedures
  • Peripheral IV line insertion
  • Central venous line insertion
  • PICC line insertion
  • Port-a-cath access
  • Arterial line insertion
06/25–06/26: Fluids, Renal, Emergency & Minor Surgical Procedures
4. Fluids, Medications & Transfusions
  • IV fluid administration
  • Medication administration (IV/IM/SC)
  • Blood transfusions
  • Electrolyte replacement protocols
5. Renal & Urinary Procedures
  • Foley catheter insertion
  • Intermittent catheterization
  • Bladder irrigation
  • Urinary stent care
6. Emergency / Critical Care Procedures
  • Endotracheal intubation
  • Cardioversion / Defibrillation
  • CPR
  • Chest tube management
  • Pericardiocentesis
7. Minor Surgical Procedures
  • Abscess incision & drainage
  • Lumbar puncture
  • Paracentesis
  • Thoracentesis
  • Joint aspiration
06/29–06/30: Major Inpatient Procedures — Cardiothoracic & Abdominal
The final phase of clinical procedure training begins with the most complex and high-value surgical procedures encountered in inpatient coding.
8. Cardiothoracic Procedures
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
  • Heart valve repair/replacement
  • Aortic aneurysm repair (open or endovascular)
  • Pacemaker / ICD implantation
  • Thoracotomy
  • Lung lobectomy or pneumonectomy
  • Pericardial window / pericardiectomy
  • PTCA
9. Major Abdominal Surgeries
  • Appendectomy (open/laparoscopic)
  • Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic)
  • Colectomy / hemicolectomy
  • Gastrectomy (partial/total)
  • Pancreatectomy
  • Splenectomy
  • Bowel resection with anastomosis
  • Hernia repair (ventral, inguinal, incisional)
07/01: Neurosurgical Procedures
Wednesday July 1 focuses on neurosurgical procedures — among the most technically complex cases in inpatient coding, requiring precise root operation and approach identification.
1
Craniotomy / Craniectomy
Surgical opening of the skull for access to the brain.
2
Brain Tumor Resection
Excision of neoplastic tissue from brain parenchyma.
3
Aneurysm Clipping or Coiling
Occlusion of cerebral aneurysm via open or endovascular approach.
4
Spinal Fusion
Arthrodesis of vertebral segments for stabilization.
5
Laminectomy / Decompression
Removal of lamina to relieve spinal cord or nerve root pressure.
6
VP Shunt Placement
Ventriculoperitoneal shunt for hydrocephalus management.
07/02: Orthopedic & Obstetric/Gynecological Surgeries
July 2 covers two major surgical specialties with high inpatient coding volume — orthopedics and obstetrics/gynecology.
11. Orthopedic Major Procedures
  • Total knee replacement (TKR)
  • Total hip replacement (THR)
  • Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF)
  • Arthroscopy (knee/shoulder/ankle)
  • Spinal instrumentation surgeries
  • Amputation (major limb)
12. Obstetric & Gynecological Surgeries
  • Cesarean delivery
  • Hysterectomy (vaginal/abdominal/laparoscopic)
  • Oophorectomy / salpingectomy
  • Myomectomy
  • Pelvic prolapse repair
07/03: Urological, Vascular, GI & Hepatobiliary Procedures
July 3 covers three additional major surgical specialties, completing the comprehensive inpatient procedure curriculum before the final assessment block.
13. Urological Procedures
  • TURP (transurethral resection of prostate)
  • Nephrectomy (partial/total)
  • Cystectomy
  • Ureteric reimplantation
  • Lithotripsy with stent placement
14. Vascular Procedures
  • Carotid endarterectomy
  • Arteriovenous (AV) fistula creation
  • Peripheral vascular bypass
  • Thrombectomy / embolectomy
  • Varicose vein stripping (major cases)
15. GI & Hepatobiliary Procedures
  • ERCP with stent placement
  • Liver resection
  • Hemorrhoidectomy (complex)
  • Rectal prolapse repair
ENT, Head/Neck & Plastic Surgery — Final Procedure Modules
16. ENT & Head/Neck Surgeries
  • Thyroidectomy
  • Parathyroidectomy
  • Radical neck dissection
  • Major sinus surgery
  • Tonsillectomy (complex)
17. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
  • Skin grafting (major)
  • Flap reconstruction
  • Burn excision and grafting
  • Breast reconstruction (post-mastectomy)
This four-phase journey takes students from foundational diagnostic coding through procedural systems, clinical procedure knowledge, and finally into real-world chart preparation and career readiness.
07/08–07/10: Inpatient Coding Systems, Pharmacology & Software Tools
Three intensive days covering the practical tools and knowledge frameworks that professional inpatient coders use daily in hospital settings.
Types of Inpatient Coding & Facilities
Understanding the different inpatient facility types — acute care hospitals, long-term acute care (LTAC), rehabilitation facilities, and psychiatric hospitals — and how coding rules differ across each setting.
Pharmacology & Medication Details
Drug classifications, common inpatient medications, and how pharmacological treatments impact diagnosis and procedure coding. Understanding medication administration routes and their PCS implications.
Types of Queries & Format
Physician query best practices — when to query, how to format compliant queries, and how query responses affect final code assignment and DRG determination.
How to Review Inpatient Medical Records
Systematic approach to medical record review: face sheet, H&P, operative reports, discharge summary, lab results, and nursing notes — and how each document contributes to code selection.
3M Software — DRG & Code Finding
Hands-on training with 3M encoder software: how to find DRGs, look up ICD-10-CM and PCS codes, use the grouper, and validate coding accuracy. Practice chart discussion included.
07/13–07/22: Live Chart Preparation
The most intensive phase of the program — eight full days of live chart preparation, where students apply everything they have learned to real inpatient medical records under guided supervision.
01
Record Review
Systematically review all components of the inpatient medical record — face sheet, H&P, operative notes, discharge summary, and ancillary reports.
02
Principal Diagnosis Selection
Apply UHDDS guidelines to identify the principal diagnosis — the condition established after study to be chiefly responsible for the admission.
03
Secondary Diagnoses & CCs/MCCs
Identify all reportable secondary diagnoses, comorbidities, and complications that affect patient care, and determine their CC or MCC status.
04
Procedure Code Assignment
Assign all ICD-10-PCS codes for procedures performed during the inpatient stay, selecting the correct section, root operation, body part, approach, device, and qualifier.
05
DRG Validation
Use 3M or equivalent software to group the final code set into the appropriate DRG and validate the reimbursement impact of coding decisions.
Live chart sessions run Monday through Friday from July 13–17, with Live Chart Assessment on Sat–Sun July 18–19, followed by additional live chart preparation July 20–22.
07/23–07/25: Interview Prep, Mock Interview & Final Orientation
The program concludes with three career-focused sessions designed to transition students from learners to job-ready inpatient coding professionals.
07/23 Thursday
Interview Preparation
Resume review, common inpatient coding interview questions, how to discuss coding experience, and strategies for demonstrating ICD-10-CM/PCS competency to employers.
07/24 Friday
Mock Interview
Simulated interview session with real-time feedback. Students practice answering technical coding questions, scenario-based queries, and behavioral interview questions in a professional setting.
07/25 Saturday
Final Class Orientation
Program wrap-up, certification guidance, next steps for CCS or CIC credentialing, job search resources, and celebration of program completion.