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Clinical Coding Skill Set

Clinical Coding Skill Set

Skill set
National Code
HLTSS00048
State Code
AD181
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
06/08/2015
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
Current Release Number
2.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
60
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 08/12/2015 Current Approved
1.00 06/08/2015 Replaced Replaced
Description
This skill set reflects the skill requirements for clinical coding.
Units
HLTADM005 Produce coded clinical data
HLTADM006 Undertake complex clinical coding
HLTADM007 Complete highly complex clinical coding
Pathway Information
These units provide credit towards a range of qualifications in the HLT Health Training Package.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Nil
Target Group
This skill set is for healthcare workers seeking to broaden their skills to include clinical coding.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the HLT Health Training Package meet industry requirements for clinical coding.
General notes
Schedule
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVB12 HLTADM007 Complete highly complex clinical coding 20 Unit of competency
AVB14 HLTADM005 Produce coded clinical data 20 Unit of competency
AVB13 HLTADM006 Undertake complex clinical coding 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AC304 HLTSS00010 Clinical coding skill set Skill set