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Overview
Key facts
The Basic Training in ICD-10 Coding course offered by the University of Cape Town has now been converted to e-learning. A digital certificate of completion will be issued to participants on successful completion of the course.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- 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 1, 2 & 3
- 3,4 and 5 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
- Selection of primary and secondary diagnosis
- Basic practical applications (coding of single conditions and application of dual coding rule)
- SA Morbidity Coding Standards Document
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
Disciplines
Health InformaticsWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Grade 12 Certificate is the minimum requirement
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents7500 ZAR / full≈ 7500 ZAR / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents7500 ZAR / full≈ 7500 ZAR / full
Funding
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