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
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Finance View 22 other Short Courses in Finance in South AfricaAcademic 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
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- 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
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International
3959 ZAR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3959 ZAR for the full programme during 2 months. -
National
3959 ZAR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3959 ZAR for the full programme during 2 months.
Living costs for Cape Town
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.