At the end of this lesson, the learner should be able to: - Understand the background to ICD-10 - Understand the ICD-10 implementation process in South Africa - Understand the benefits and uses of clinical coding - Understand the use of the Prescribed Minimum Benefits - Understand the basic structure and principles of ICD-10 - Understand and apply the rules and conventions of ICD-10 - Apply the South Africa coding standards in the assignment of ICD-10 codes - Understand and apply the steps involved in ensuring accuracy in coding Be able to apply the newly acquired coding knowledge in coding chapter specific practical exercises up to a basic level in the work environment.

At the end of the training session, each learner is expected to have an understanding of the following: - Background to CPT and CCSA - CCSA coding fundamentals - Rules of bundling - Combination coding in CCSA - Unlisted procedure codes - Modifiers in CCSA - Coding of laparoscopic procedures - PHISC CCSA Coding Standards and Guidelines

At the end of this training session, the learner is expected to have an understanding of: Basic medical prefixes, suffixes, combining terms and terminology Anatomy and Physiology pertaining to the following body systems: - The nervous system - The cardiovascular system - The respiratory system - The digestive system - The urinary system - The female reproductive system - The male reproductive system - The endocrine system - The sense organs: Eye, Ear, Nose, Tongue & the Integumentary system - The musculoskeletal system - The blood system - The lymphatic system Introduction to and an overview of: - Pharmacology - Radiology - Oncology - Psychiatric conditions

At the end of this training session, the learner is expected to have an understanding of: - The background to coding and billing in South Africa - Reimbursement Methods - RPL hospital billing and coding rules, pertaining to o Accommodation o Theatre o Procedural Fees o Equipment and Instruments o Drugs, Materials, Consumables and Disposables - The relationship between ICD-10, CCSA, NAPPI and the RPL

At the end of this training session, the learner is expected to have an understanding of the Medical Practitioner Reference Price List (RPL) structure. This statement pertains to the following: - Background to the RPL structure - Challenges facing the RPL structure - Rules governing the RPL structure - Modifiers governing the RPL structure - Gender edits applicable to the RPL structure - Age edits governing the RPL structure - The bundling rule - The use of multiple coding

At the end of this short course, the student will have an understanding of: - The Background and Legal Implications of the PMBs - Objectives and Access to PMBs - Emergency Management of PMBs - Designated Service Providers - The Chronic Disease List - Diagnosis Treatment Pairs - PMBs and ICD-10 coding - PMBs and the Role of Healthcare Stakeholders Be able to apply the above in managing patients that have PMBs conditions.