This course is aimed at Clinical Coders and Case Managers; those seeking a career in Clinical Coding or Case Management.
Entry requirements: Completion of Intermediate Training in ICD-10 Coding or equivalent course or competency test.
Course fee is R 27 500
The course will be facilitated in three blocks as follows and will take place in Randburg, Johannesburg. Students can join in via Microsoft Teams if they are unable to travel to Johannesburg.
Block 1: (Modules 1,2,3)
Module 1: 19/03/21
Module 2: 22/04/21
Module 3: 21/05/21
Block 2: (Modules 4,5,6)
Module 4: 21/06/21
Module 5: 16/07/21
Module 6: 20/08/21
Block 3: (Modules 7,8,9)
Module 7: 17/09/21
Module 8: 18/10/21
Module 9: 19/11/21
Examination: TBA 2021
Three assignments will be completed after each block, in total nine assignments need to be completed.
Course Content:
Coding rules and conventions pertaining to:
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases
Neoplasms
Diseases of the Blood and Blood Forming Organs
Endocrine, Metabolic and Nutritional Disorders
Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Nervous System Disorders
Diseases of the Eye, Adnexa and the Ear
Diseases of the Circulatory, Respiratory and Digestive Systems
Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue
Diseases of the Musculoskeletal and Genito-urinary System
Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium
Congenital and Chromosomal disorders
Conditions originating in the Perinatal Period
Signs, symptoms and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings
Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
The coding of injuries, poisoning and other consequences of external causes
The external cause of injury coding rules
The use of the South African Morbidity Coding Standards
A Certificate of Completion will be issued to participants on successful completion of the course.