Qualification Outline

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23/07/2026 1:02 AM AWST

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Diploma of Clinical Coding

Diploma of Clinical Coding

Qualification
National Code:
HLT50321
State Code:
BGW4
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0809 - Office Studies
Original TGA Release Date
30/04/2021
Approved Date
18/11/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
610
Duration
Unspecified
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
02/07/2021
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 02/07/2021 Current Approved
1.00 30/04/2021 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of entry level clinical coders who use a range of skills and knowledge to analyse clinical documentation using a standardised classification system for assigning codes to represent care provided to patients in the health care system.
Clinical coders work in the health care system and the health data they produce is used to meet national and jurisdictional reporting requirements, assist in health service planning, monitor patient safety, assist in research, and to underpin information for the hospital funding models. Entry level clinical coders are responsible for the coding of moderately complex medical records.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
The volume of learning of a Diploma is typically 1 - 2 years.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Eight (8) units must be completed:
- Eight (8) core units.

Note: Units marked with an asterisk * on TGA include one or more prerequisite units of competency. Refer to unit of competency for prerequisite requirements.
1. Core Units

All eight (8) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODI70 HLTCCD005 Abstract information for clinical coding 80 Unit of competency
ODI46 HLTCCD001 Apply an understanding of the health care system to clinical coding practice 35 Unit of competency
ODI35 HLTCCD002 Interpret and navigate health care records 55 Unit of competency
ODI41 HLTCCD004 Interpret clinical documentation using knowledge of anatomy and physiology 90 Unit of competency
WG738 HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety 30 Unit of competency
ODI91 HLTCCD006 Undertake basic clinical coding 110 Unit of competency
ODI48 HLTCCD007 Undertake moderately complex clinical coding 135 Unit of competency
ODI94 HLTCCD003 Use medical terminology in health care 75 Unit of competency
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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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