Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)

Course Curriculum Overview

Module 1: Introduction to Inpatient Coding

• Overview of hospital inpatient systems
• Role of inpatient coders
• Inpatient vs outpatient coding differences

Module 2: Medical Terminology & Anatomy

• Anatomy & physiology basics
• Medical terminology for inpatient cases

Module 3: ICD-10-CM Coding

• Diagnosis coding guidelines
• Chapter-specific coding rules
• Complex inpatient scenarios

Module 4: ICD-10-PCS Procedure Coding

• Procedure coding structure
• Coding surgical & hospital procedures
• Operative report analysis

Module 5: Payment Methodologies

• MS-DRGs (Diagnosis Related Groups)
• IPPS (Inpatient Prospective Payment System)
• Reimbursement workflows

Module 6: Documentation & CDI

• Clinical documentation improvement
• Physician documentation accuracy
• Error prevention strategies

Module 7: Compliance & Regulations

• HIPAA & coding compliance
• Fraud & abuse prevention
• Ethical coding practices

Module 8: Auditing & Quality Assurance

• Coding audits & validation
• Quality checks & error correction
• Audit readiness

Module 9: Practical Training

• Real hospital case studies
• Chart abstraction & coding exercises
• Scenario-based learning

Module 10: CIC Exam Preparation

• Exam format & strategies
• Mock tests & practice exams
• Time management techniques