Clinical Coding for the Non-Coding Health Professional

This course provides healthcare professionals without a background in clinical coding with essential skills and knowledge on ICD-10-AM coding. Tailored specifically for the healthcare environment in Saudi Arabia (KSA), this program offers practical insights into applying coding standards to medical records and understanding the link between documentation and coding accuracy.

Clinical Coding for the Non-Coding Health Professional
Categories
KSA

Course Overview

The Clinical Coding for the Non-Coding Health Professional course is an online learning experience designed to help healthcare professionals:

  • Accurately assign ICD-10-AM codes.
  • Identify key diagnoses and procedures in medical records.
  • Understand how documentation quality impacts coding outcomes.

This course is suitable for both beginners and professionals looking to enhance their coding knowledge.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Accurately assign ICD-10-AM codes based on documentation.
  • Identify principal diagnoses and procedures in medical records.
  • Understand the relationship between documentation quality and coding accuracy.

Learning Outcomes

By completing this course, you will:

  • Understand the conventions of ICD-10-AM classification systems to assign relevant codes accurately.
  • Identify principal diagnoses and procedures, ensuring correct sequencing and coding order.
  • Assign additional diagnoses and procedure codes to achieve complete and precise medical record documentation.
  • Recognize the required level of detail in clinical data to meet coding standards.
  • Address challenges related to the clarity and accuracy of clinical documentation.
  • Leverage appropriate resources to make informed coding decisions.

Curriculum

Prerequisites

No prior clinical coding experience required.

Program Modules

  • Introduction to Clinical Classifications (KSA): Gain an understanding of classification systems used in Saudi Arabia and their role in healthcare.
  • General Standards for Diseases: Explore foundational disease-coding standards.
  • General Standards for Interventions: Learn how to apply intervention coding standards.
  • Specialty Standards: Understand specific requirements across various medical specialties.

Module Features

  • Audiovisual lecture covering the content
  • Explanation of section-specific coding guidelines
  • A chance for students to practice assigning codes to case scenarios
  • Module assessment which must be passed with a minimum score of 70%

Business or Group Clients Timetabled Program

  • Assigned trainer for regular content sessions, discussion, and feedback
  • Audiovisual lectures and section-specific coding guidelines
  • Opportunities for practice with case scenarios
  • Module assessment (minimum passing score: 70%)
  • Optional examination:
    • Practice Examination (90 minutes)
    • Final Examination (90 minutes)
  • Access to KSA-specific coding software during the program