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 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 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 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 short course, the student should be able to: - Apply the multiple and combination coding rules of ICD-10 - Describe the coding rule in coding of minor versus more significant diagnoses - Illustrate the translation of uncertain/query diagnosis/condition into ICD-10 codes - Apply the intermediate ICD-10 rules and conventions in coding of post procedural disorders and complications - Apply the intermediate ICD-10 coding rules, conventions and guidelines when coding for: o HIV/AIDS o Neoplasms and morphology of neoplasms o Connective tissue and musculoskeletal disorders o Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium o Disorders in the neonatal period o Injuries, poisoning and the external causes of injury - Apply the South African morbidity coding standards when translating medical terminology into ICD-10 codes.

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