IPDRG focuses on coding and classifying inpatient hospital stays into Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs). It involves understanding the clinical, procedural, and administrative details required for accurate billing and reimbursement for hospital services.
1. DRG Basics: Overview and grouping process.
2. ICD-10-CM & PCS: Inpatient coding guidelines.
3. MS-DRGs: Medicare Severity DRG applications.
4. Compliance & Auditing: Ensuring coding accuracy.
5. Case Studies: Real-world inpatient coding scenarios.
This course is ideal for coders working in hospital settings who aim to specialize in inpatient coding and DRG grouping.
You’ll learn DRG assignment, inpatient coding with ICD-10-CM/PCS, documentation standards, and compliance practices.
The course typically takes 3-4 months, depending on the format.
IPDRG specialists are in demand in hospitals, coding agencies, and consulting firms for their expertise in inpatient coding and reimbursement strategies.
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