Understanding DRG
Suitable for all levels
Your instructor
Jeswin Jose (CPC, CCS, CDIP)
Medical Coding Professional
11 Years Professional Coding & Training in UAE
About this course
A concise course covering the fundamentals of Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRG), including coding guidelines, CC/MCC classification, DRG grouping, severity criteria, billing methodologies in UAE healthcare and its impact on hospital reimbursement.
Course fee: د.إ100.00
Intended audience
Doctors, Medical Coders, Healthcare Administrators, Medical Students, Insurance Professionals
Level
Suitable for all levels
Learning outcomes
- Understand the fundamentals of the DRG system and factors influencing DRG assignment and severity.
- Understand comorbidities, complications, CC/MCCs, and severity levels.
- Apply the correct principles for selecting the Principal Diagnosis and qualifying Secondary Diagnoses.
- Understand the rules for selecting the Principal Procedure.
- Generate and interpret DRG codes using the 3M simulator.
- Understand POA (Present on Admission) indicators and their impact on DRG assignment.
- Understand Per-Diem Billing, Outlier Eligibility and Payments, and related reimbursement concepts.
- Understand Transfer Payments, Split Payments, and LTC Payments
Duration
2 hours
Available times
8:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM
What’s included
- Slides
- PDF Notes
- Quiz
- Live Q&A
- Downloadable Resources
Prerequisites
No prior DRG experience is required; basic knowledge of coding and claims processing is recommended.
Languages
English, Malayalam
Certificate
No
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