Clinical Coding – KSA Ambulatory/Outpatient Using CHI - SBS

Clinical coding is critical for public health reporting, assessment of care quality, health services planning, education, research, and performance monitoring. This program trains healthcare professionals in ambulatory coding using ICD-10-AM and the Council of Cooperative Health Insurance Billing System (CHI - SBS), both of which are key standards in Saudi Arabia's healthcare system.

Clinical Documentation Integrity Course
Categories
KSA

Course Overview

The Outpatient Coder Certificate Program consists of 12 comprehensive modules covering the principles of coding, specialty-specific topics, and practicum training. Participants will gain practical skills and a strong understanding of ICD-10-AM and CHI - SBS standards, culminating in a workplace-preparedness module.

Objectives

By the end of this program, participants will:

  • Identify the structure and organization of the ICD-10-AM and CHI - SBS.
  • Apply conventions and instructions from ICD-10-AM and CHI - SBS.
  • Determine diagnosis and procedure codes for ambulatory cases.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the critical role of the coding profession in healthcare delivery.
  • Evaluate compliance of health record content within organizations.
  • Assign diagnosis and procedure codes following official coding guidelines.
  • Adhere to workplace policies, procedures, and professional standards.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in Saudi Arabia.

Curriculum

Prerequisites

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
  • Medical Terminology

Program Modules

# Module Name Duration
1 Introduction to the Coding Profession 1 week
2 Introduction to the Saudi Billing System and ICD-10-AM 1 Week
3 Outpatient Clinical Coding: Nervous & Endocrine 1 Week
4 Outpatient Clinical Coding: Eye, Ear, Nose, Mouth & Pharynx 1 Week
5 Outpatient Clinical Coding: Dental & Respiratory 1 Week
6 Outpatient Clinical Coding: Cardiovascular & Blood 1 Week
7 Outpatient Clinical Coding: Digestive & Urinary 1 Week
8 Outpatient Clinical Coding: Male Genital, Gynecological & Obstetric 1 Week
9 Outpatient Clinical Coding: Musculoskeletal, Dermatological & Breast 1 Week
10 Outpatient Clinical Coding: Ancillary Services (e.g., Imaging, Pathology) 1 Week
11 Practicum: Clinical Coding Cases 1 Week
12 Preparing for the Workplace: Leadership, Ethics, Privacy, Security, and Professionalism 1 Week

Module Features

  • Audiovisual lectures (face-to-face or online)
  • Section-specific coding guidelines
  • Case studies demonstrated by trainers
  • Practice coding scenarios with instructor feedback
  • Module assessments (minimum passing score: 70%)