Diploma of Clinical Coding - HLT50321
Victoria University (VU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00124K
This qualification reflects the role of entry level clinical coders who use a range of skills and knowledge to analyse clinical documentation using a standardised classification system for assigning codes to represent care provided to patients in the health care system.Clinical coders work in the health care system and the health data they produce is used to meet national and jurisdictional reporting requirements, assist in health service planning, monitor patient safety, assist in research, and to underpin information for the hospital funding models. Entry level clinical coders are responsible for the coding of moderately complex medical records. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.The volume of learning of a Diploma is typically 1 - 2 years.
Subjects
- Abstract information for clinical coding
- Participate in workplace health and safety
- Apply an understanding of the health care system to clinical coding practice
- Undertake moderately complex clinical coding
- Undertake basic clinical coding
- Interpret clinical documentation using knowledge of anatomy and physiology
- Use medical terminology in health care
- Interpret and navigate health care records
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Online-Campus | Domestic: $8,313 | Yes |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Online-Campus.
The Student Services Amenities Fee (SSAF) is charged as an annual fee per calendar year. Please see course webpage for government subsidised place tuition fee, material and other fees that may be required. Contact Victoria University to enquire: 1300 823 387.
