Overview
Key facts
The Hospital Coding and Billing course offered by the 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
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Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
Disciplines
Finance View 19 other Short Courses in Finance in South AfricaWhat students do after studying
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.
Other requirements
General requirements
- a copy of your Grade 12 certificate (and/or highest qualification).
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents4250 ZAR / full≈ 4250 ZAR / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents4250 ZAR / full≈ 4250 ZAR / full
Living costs
Cape Town
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.