Modification History
Release 1. HLT50321 Diploma of Clinical Coding. New qualification. No equivalent qualification.
Qualification Description
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.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
8 units must be completed:
- 8 core units.
Note: Units marked with an asterisk * include one or more prerequisite units of competency. Refer to unit of competency for prerequisite requirements.
Core Units
Unit code |
Unit title |
HLTCCD001 |
Apply an understanding of the health care system to clinical coding practice |
HLTCCD002 * |
Interpret and navigate health care records |
HLTCCD003 |
Use medical terminology in health care |
HLTCCD004 |
Interpret clinical documentation using knowledge of anatomy and physiology |
HLTCCD005 * |
Abstract information for clinical coding |
HLTCCD006 * |
Undertake basic clinical coding |
HLTCCD007 * |
Undertake moderately complex clinical coding |
HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guide - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705