Hospital Coding and Billing, Certificate | University of Cape Town | Cape Town, South Africa
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Hospital Coding and Billing

2 months
Duration
3959 ZAR/full
3959 ZAR/full
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About

The Hospital Coding and Billing course offered by University of Cape Town is aimed at management, case managers, credit controllers, auditors and billing and pre-authorisation clerks working in a hospital environment.

Overview

Key facts

The Hospital Coding and Billing course offered by University of Cape Town has now been converted to e-learning. This means that you will be given access to the course material online for self-study. You will have a total of 6 weeks to complete the course and will need to complete an online assessment during this time.

There are no specified start dates for the clinical coding courses being completed via e-learning. You can therefore start the course at any time.

Programme Structure

The program focuses on:

  • The background to coding and billing in South Africa
  • RPL hospital billing and coding rules
  • Accommodation
  • Theatre
  • Procedure fees
  • Equipment and instruments
  • Drugs, materials, Consumables and Disposables
  • Reimbursement methods
  • The relationship between ICD-10, CSSA, NAPPI and hospital billing

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 2 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • a copy of your Grade 12 certificate (and/or highest qualification).

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees
  • International

    3959 ZAR/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 3959 ZAR for the full programme during 2 months.
  • National

    3959 ZAR/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 3959 ZAR for the full programme during 2 months.

Living costs for Cape Town

9088 - 15529 ZAR /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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