eHealth Education

HLT50321

Diploma of Clinical Coding

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

This package fully prepares students for entry level clinical coding using the International Classification of Diseases and the Australian Classification of Interventions in Healthcare and the Australian Coding Standards (ICD-10-AM, ACHI, and ACS).

Successful completion will give you a formal qualification – Diploma in Clinical Coding which covers all skills defined by the clinical coding industry for recognition in Australia.

Develop entry level coding skills and be ready to undertake clinical coding in a hospital workplace. Gain your qualification using our simulated coding workplace with thousands of health records with audited coding answers and feedback. Start anytime, work at your own pace with tutor support.

This Diploma is recognised for work in Hospitals, Government, Insurance and Research organisations in clinical coding including: analyse the diseases, injuries and procedures done at hospitals and representation of these using ICD-10-AM coding according to national and jurisdictional requirements. This develops the skills for an Entry-Level coder and later to build to a Senior Coder position, Coding Manager or Coding Auditor.

You will have access to highly experienced clinical coders and trainers while completing the course at your own pace online from anywhere in the world. Our trainers are there to help you learn, they are qualified clinical coders, health information managers, health informaticians, and educators.

Delivery mode

eHealth Education offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Online

Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.


Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $6,100 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$6,100
Standard Tuition:
$0
Full Fee Tuition:
$6,100
Full Fee Tuition:
$0
Enquire with eHealth Education to find out more.
Study mode Online
Duration 24 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $6,100 $0 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Diploma of Clinical Coding will prepare you for the following roles.

About eHealth Education

eHE was established by experienced university educators and administrators who have worked in many environments around the world, teaching a broad range of health and other topics. Our objective is to deliver high quality education in a flexible manner designed to meet the needs of the evolving workplace.

We offer friendly, innovative and supportive training and consultancy services to address practical needs in your workplace. We provide high quality courses delivered via various delivery modes to suit your learning pace and style. We have an Academic Board responsible for eHe’s quality management program.

We play a central role in identifying national health informatics competency needs. We specialize in the development of competency standards that support our educational program development activities. Our research and development work builds our knowledge base and informs our publications and course content development activities.