Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)

Core Medical Coding Certification Oriented Program

Master Inpatient Medical Coding & Advance Your Career

Step into advanced medical coding with the Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) program. This course is designed to help you specialize in coding for hospital inpatient services, including complex diagnoses, procedures, and reimbursement systems.

Gain expertise in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding, documentation standards, and inpatient payment methodologies—making you a highly valuable professional in hospital and healthcare systems.

Why Choose This Course?

Specialized training in inpatient hospital coding
Master ICD-10-CM & ICD-10-PCS coding systems
Learn inpatient reimbursement models (MS-DRGs & IPPS)
Hands-on case studies with real hospital scenarios
Strong focus on compliance, audits & documentation
Designed for CIC certification exam preparation

What You’ll Learn

Inpatient coding fundamentals & hospital workflows
ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding for inpatient services
ICD-10-PCS procedure coding for hospital procedures
MS-DRGs, IPPS & reimbursement methodologies
Clinical documentation improvement (CDI)
Compliance, auditing & regulatory standards
Real-world inpatient case studies & coding practice
This program ensures you develop advanced coding skills and certification readiness to work in hospital-based coding roles.

Course Highlights

Online Classes with Instructor AND Self Paced Learning with Best in Class Online Course Materials

Duration: 60 Hours
Modules: 10+ structured modules
Level: Intermediate
Mode: Online / Self-paced
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Exam Prep: CIC certification readiness

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

Who Should Enroll?

Medical coders looking to specialize in inpatient coding
Healthcare professionals in hospitals & RCM
Students pursuing advanced medical coding careers
Professionals preparing for CIC certification
Coders aiming for higher-paying roles

Tools & Resources Included

Downloadable study materials & coding manuals
Practice exams & mock tests
Real-world inpatient case studies
Coding assignments & exercises
Certification upon completion

Career Opportunities After CIC

After completing this program, you can work as:
Inpatient Medical Coder
Hospital Coding Specialist
DRG Analyst
Medical Coding Auditor
Clinical Documentation Specialist.