Basic Training in ICD-10 Coding

This course provides the learner with the full course material of the basic level ICD-10 course. The course includes an assignment-learning phase without examination.

Course content:

-International and South African background to ICD-10
-Legal requirements wrt to ICD-10
-Benefits and uses of ICD-10
-Structure and principles of ICD-10
-Volumes one, two and three
-Three, four and five character coding
-Variable axis classification
-Basic rules and conventions
-Dagger and asterisk coding
-Sequelae coding
-Coding of injuries / poisoning and external causes
-MDR TB coding
-Coding of infections
-Accuracy in coding
-Definitions of primary and secondary diagnoses
-Selection of the primary diagnosis
-Basic practical applications (coding of single conditions and application of dual coding rule)
-The use of the SA coding standards document

Registration and fees:
Course fee is R6,000

To register or for more information email ce.adminstration@uct.ac.za.

This course is offered in collaboration with the University of the Witwatersrand.

Continuing Education - Faculty of Health Sciences - University of Cape Town

Basic Training in ICD-10 Coding: 18 August 2016 to 19 August 2016
Time: 08:30 - 16:30
Venue: To be announced, Cape Town
Cost: R 6,000