Medical Coding

Providing the trainee with the knowledge and skills that enable them to review and analyze patients' medical information and translate it into codes and numbers according to a sophisticated classification system that facilitates data collection, which is used to improve the quality and effectiveness of healthcare. Medical coding is classified as one of the most promising professions worldwide. It is now also considered a high-demand profession, and the role of coders has become more important than ever. The program aims to strengthen medical coding as a profession by establishing a unified national training framework, guidelines, and minimum requirements in order to develop highly qualified national talent, in line with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.

Who Is a Medical Coder?
A medical coder plays a major role in the medical process by converting the reports written by physicians in a patient's medical record into alphanumeric codes, through reviewing, analyzing, and translating medical information using an international healthcare classification system to improve the quality of healthcare.

Program Modules
1. Introduction to Medical Coding
●    The concept of medical coding and its objectives.
●    The importance of coding in healthcare quality.
●    The role of the medical coder in healthcare facilities.
2. Medical Terminology
●    Medical roots, suffixes, and prefixes.
●    Common medical abbreviations.
●    Reading and understanding medical reports.
3. Anatomy and Body Organ Functions
●    The main body systems.
●    Common diseases and injuries.
●    The relationship between diagnosis and coding.
4. Classification and Coding Systems
●    The ICD-10 system for disease classification.
●    The CPT system for coding medical procedures.
●    The HCPCS system for medical services and supplies.
●    The differences between coding systems and the uses of each.
5. Principles of Medical Coding
●    Coding rules and guidelines.
●    Selecting the correct codes.
●    Avoiding common coding errors.
6. Medical Records
●    Components of the medical record.
●    Extracting the information needed for coding.
●    Documenting healthcare services.
7. Medical Coding and Billing
●    The relationship between coding and billing.
●    Health insurance claims.
●    Reviewing claims and reducing rejections.
8. Quality Assurance and Auditing
●    Reviewing coding quality.
●    Internal and external auditing.
●    Performance indicators in medical coding.
9. Practical Applications
●    Training on coding various clinical cases.
●    Analyzing patient reports.
●    Using electronic coding software and systems.
10. Professional Ethics
●    Confidentiality of health information.
●    Legal and regulatory aspects.
●    The professional responsibility of the medical coder.

Course Outcomes
By the end of the course, the trainee is expected to be able to:
●    Understand the principles and systems of medical coding.
●    Read medical records and extract the necessary information.
●    Code diagnoses and procedures according to the approved standards.
●    Prepare medical claims accurately and reduce coding errors.
●    Apply quality standards and professional ethics in the practice of medical coding.

Learning Objectives
1.Identify the basic structure of the human body and medical terminology.
2.Work with the various methods in the field of medical coding.
3.Handle diagnosis and procedure codes using coding systems.
4.Comply with legal and ethical standards and patient confidentiality principles in the healthcare environment.
5.Effectively use specialized digital technologies in the field of medical coding.
6.Apply communication skills effectively in the work environment.
7.Work with medical insurance and billing systems in the medical field.

Target Audience
● New graduates
● Administrative staff
● Healthcare practitioners and students
● Health insurance companies
Skills & Competencies
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Prerequisites
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