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Clinical Coding Course
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Diploma of Clinical Coding
ICD-10-AM (Twelfth Edition)
New Zealand’s premier clinical coding course.
Designed to teach you clinical coding from the ground up, TalentMed’s Diploma of Clinical Coding is your first step towards becoming a successful medical coder.
This qualification aims to reflect the role of an entry-level clinical coder, who uses a range of skills and knowledge to analyse and code medical records according to relevant classifications.
Clinical coders are primarily responsible for translating health records into standardised codes.
These codes are required for state and commonwealth data reporting, health service planning and hospital funding models. As such, clinical coders play an essential role in New Zealand’s healthcare system by ensuring the quality and accuracy of important health data.
Choose TalentMed for the quality education and industry expertise you need to succeed in clinical coding.
Diploma of Clinical Coding
ICD-10-AM (Twelfth Edition)
Qualification
Delivery
Length
Simulated Workplace Training
Learning and Assessment
Student Discount Included
Eligible discount on your electronic or hard-copy ICD-10-AM / ACHI / ACS reference books valued at around $200.00.
Payment Options
Support
Recognition
Choose TalentMed for the quality education and industry expertise you need to succeed in clinical coding.
Expert-Created Curriculum
TalentMed’s Diploma of Clinical Coding includes both coding theory and real-world clinical coding training. This expert-designed clinical coding course will best prepare you for a smooth and successful transition to the workplace.
- Flexible 100% online learning
- AQF-accredited training
- Industry approved curriculum
- ICD-10-AM, AHCI & ACS training
- Personal student support
- No mandatory hospital placements
| Unit of Study | Unit Code | Unit of Competency | Nominal Hours |
| Unit of Study 1 [UOS1] Working with health records | HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | 20 |
| HLTCCD001 | Apply an understanding of the health care system to clinical coding practice | 40 | |
| HLTCCD002 | Interpret and navigate health care records | 60 | |
| Unit of Study 2 [UOS2] Introduction to clinical coding | HLTCCD003 | Use medical terminology in health care | 85 |
| HLTCCD004 | Interpret clinical documentation using knowledge of anatomy and physiology | 100 | |
| HLTCCD005 | Abstract information for clinical coding | 90 | |
| Unit of Study 3 [UOS3] Perform clinical coding | HLTCCD006 | Undertake basic clinical coding | 120 |
| HLTCCD007 | Undertake moderately complex clinical coding | 150 | |
| Total Course Duration | 665 | ||
My TalentMed®
My TalentMed® is your virtual campus and interactive learning portal where you access all of your course materials, resources and support services available. We've built My TalentMed from the ground up to deliver you the very best learning experience. Through your learning portal, you can engage with your trainers, support staff and fellow classmates. This provides you with a secure and interactive learning space that enables you to access a wealth of training, assessment and support resources. Log in anywhere and at anytime to access your course.
- My Courses - 24/7 access to all of your course materials, including videos, webinars, tutorials and practical exercises.
- Personalised training - complete with dark mode, full screen and distraction free learning.
- Knowledge Base - access to a comprehensive knowledge base, support forum and help centre.
- My Help - live chat with your trainers, student and technical support teams with any questions you have.
- My Account – update your profile or cover photo, change your preferences and reset your password.
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All courses are delivered 100% online with self-paced study
All of trainers and assessors are experienced Clinical Coders
All courses are Level-5 qualifications and fully accredited
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Guided Learner
Guided training with 1:1 mentoring support
- 1:1 Direct Trainer support via Live Chat, Phone and Email.
- Unlimited live chat support from our Student & Technical support teams.
What’s Included
24/7 course access
Fast response times
Expert-created curriculum
- Recorded webinars and videos
- Dedicated Student Forum
Comprehensive Knowledge Base
AQF compliant certificate, statement of attainment and/or record of results.
Variety of tuition options
1 review for Clinical Coding Course
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can enrol online at anytime, 365 days a year. There’s no set intake periods. Once your enrolment form is processed, your course login details will be issued straight away.
Minimum academic entry requirements
To be assessed as academically suited for this course, you must provide either:
- a copy of your International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB), or
- evidence of successful completion of an NZQF Certificate IV or higher qualification (where the language of instruction is English).
If you are unable to provide one of the above documents, we will send you login details to complete a quick Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) pre-assessment to confirm your suitability for the course. Students must demonstrate Exit Level 3 (or higher) competency in both reading and numeracy.
Minimum online learning competency
This clinical coding course is delivered online. As such, entry to the course requires you to be proficient with operating a personal computer. You will be specifically asked about your online learning competency as part of your pre-training review to evaluate your suitability for the course.
Minimum age
Minimum age of 18 years.
English language requirements
This course requires applicants to read, write and understand the English language. As such, entry to the course requires English proficiency at a year 12 level or equivalency such as an NRT qualification at the Certificate IV level or higher, or two years industry experience in a role that requires the use of both written and verbal communication. Alternatively, applicants can undertake an appropriate Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment tool to determine course suitability prior to enrolment.
Alignment with personal and/or professional needs
Applicants must also be able to demonstrate that their course of interest aligns to their personal or professional needs.
Students with disabilities
Clinical coding often provides a unique and fulfilling career for individuals with disabilities. Please contact us to find out more about ways that we can assist you.
Clinical coders are primarily responsible for translating health records into standardised codes.
For example, if the medical record states,
The patient was admitted for deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease
This would be represented by;
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| G20 | Parkinson’s Disease |
| 40709-04 [1880] | Brain neuromodulation |
| 40709-00 [6] | Insertion of intracranial electrode via burr holes |
These codes are essential for state and commonwealth data reporting, health service planning and hospital funding models. As such, clinical coders play an essential role in New Zealand’s healthcare system by ensuring the quality and accuracy of important health data.
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| ICD-10-AM | International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems – Tenth Revision – Australian Modification |
| AHCI | Australian Classification of Health Interventions |
| ACS | Australian Coding Standards |
TalentMed’s Diploma of Clinical Coding is based on ICD-10-AM (Twelfth Edition), which is the current industry standard used in New Zealand, Australia, Ireland and more.
You will need access to the ICD-10-AM, ACHI & ACS coding classifications. You can purchase these resources in either electronic (recommended available on Windows only) or hard-copy (printed) format. We can assist you with this process as well.
This course delivered online, so you can progress through your studies at a time and place that best suits you. We recommend that you study approximately 15 hours/week to complete the course comfortably within the 18-month intended time-frame.
Depending on your individual study commitment and familiarity with the topics, it’s certainly possible to complete your course sooner.
Here at TalentMed, your completion is our number 1 goal. We provide fast response times and grade all assessment tasks within 5 business days (Guided Learner) or 10 business days (Solo Learner).
At TalentMed, we’re with you every step of the way with support resources that include:
- Qualified Trainers and Assessors with decades of experience in the Healthcare industry. These trainers have professional experience in both vocational education and healthcare documentation, making them uniquely qualified to answer questions about both the curriculum and the industry.
- Student Support Advisers who provide valuable information and assistance with any administrative issues during your coursework. The course may be delivered online, but you’re never in it alone.
- Technical Support Advisers who are knowledgeable, experienced, and available five days a week to help you work through any technical or access issues encountered within the course.
Please note, we offer tailored support options to suit your needs.
This flexible approach ensures that individuals always have the opportunity to receive the guidance they need, while maintaining a cost-effective solution.
There is a recognised shortfall in the coding workforce, as has been articulated by multiple national surveys including those by HIMAA, McKenzie & Walker and the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Clinical coders play an important part in the healthcare system. They are primarily responsible for translating medical records into standardised codes used for data reporting, health service planning and hospital funding models. As our population expands and ages – the demand for skilled clinical coders increase.
TalentMed’s Diploma of Clinical Coding is nationally recognised in Australia and listed under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). This qualification is fast-becoming the de facto qualification for professional ICD-10-AM clinical coders.
A joint project between New Zealand and Australia to compare the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF) and the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) found the two frameworks are broadly comparable.
Membership in a professional association is not a mandatory requirement for clinical coders. Membership is completely optional.
TalentMed continuously seeks industry feedback to ensure its training and assessment materials are relevant to workplace needs. As such, TalentMed undertakes extensive industry engagement to ensure its courses are aligned to employer and industry stakeholder expectations.
As per normal VET assessment procedures, especially with regard to pre-training assessments, the assessment should only be initially administered once. In order for the learner and TalentMed to implement any targeted LLN support and to have sufficient time for the learner to improve their LLN skills to the required level, a minimum period of no less than three months is required between undertaking further assessments using the approved tool. It may take longer than this, but at least three months should provide enough time for progress to be made and improvement to be able to be demonstrated.
TalentMed believes that this is not about ‘passing the test’, as can be the practice in some situations, and re-sitting the test a number of times until the learner eventually passes. This is not the purpose of undertaking this assessment for course suitability purposes. The purpose of the LLN test is to assess whether the learner has sufficient skills to potentially succeed in undertaking a Diploma level qualification or higher. Allowing learners to keep re-sitting until they pass would not be a fair or valid process. It is TalentMed’s goal to provide targeted LLN support and to allow the learner to have sufficient time to improve their LLN skills to the required level.
At the end of the day, this requirement is aimed at protecting your learning needs and ensuring the course is suitable for your success.
You can access TalentMed’s policies and procedures online at anytime by clicking here or via the Policies hyperlink in the footer of our website.
Yes, we welcome all international students.
As an overseas student, if you have any questions, you can contact us at any time via our website, live chat, email. Our Guided Learner package also include direct 1:1 trainer support with our local and international phone numbers and online support sessions.
If you would like to get started, you can enrol with us at any time via our website.
As the course is delivered online, all you need is a computer, an internet connection, and a passion to learn about the clinical coding industry! For a full list of specifications, please see below:
Operating System
- Microsoft Windows
- MacOS
- Chrome OS
Browser
- Google Chrome (recommended)
- Microsoft Edge
- Firefox
- Safari
Hardware
- Earphones/headphones recommended
- Active internet connection
Software
- Word Processor such as Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Mac Pages or Open/Libre Office
- PDF reader
Most computers already come with these specifications. However, if you’re unsure about any of the requirements, please feel free to contact us and we’d be happy to discuss them further with you.
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Great course for medical students