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Zealand, built on the ICD-10-AM, ACHI and ACS classifications used across Aotearoa.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"btns\">\n      <a class=\"btn\" href=\"__AIRWALLEX_LINK_NZD__\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply and pay tuition <span class=\"arw\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a>\n      <a class=\"btn ghost\" href=\"\/nz\/contact\/\">Ask a question<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div><\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"facts\"><div class=\"wrap\"><dl class=\"facts-grid\">\n    <div class=\"fact br\"><dt>Course type<\/dt><dd>Professional development, non-accredited<\/dd><\/div>\n    <div class=\"fact bl br\"><dt>Delivery<\/dt><dd>100% online and self-paced<\/dd><\/div>\n    <div class=\"fact bl br\"><dt>Classification<\/dt><dd>ICD-10-AM, ACHI and ACS, 12th edition<\/dd><\/div>\n    <div class=\"fact\"><dt>Access<\/dt><dd>12 months from enrolment<\/dd><\/div>\n    <div class=\"fact bl\"><dt>Outcome<\/dt><dd>Certificate of Achievement, suitable for CPD<\/dd><\/div>\n    <div class=\"fact bl\"><dt>Tuition<\/dt><dd>NZ$3,695<\/dd><\/div>\n  <\/dl><\/div><\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"sec\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"hero-grid\">\n    <div>\n      <h2>From the foundations to confident coding.<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"lead\">This professional development course takes you from no prior background to reading a medical record and assigning codes with confidence. You start with the foundations of clinical coding and the patient medical record, build a working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and word building, then learn to code with ICD-10-AM, ACHI and the Australian Coding Standards, the classification system used by New Zealand hospitals.<\/p>\n      <p class=\"lead\">You learn the way working coders do, inside My TalentMed: structured lessons, worked examples and practical coding exercises, at your own pace on any device. It suits people new to the field, health and admin staff moving into coding, and current coders who want a focused refresher.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <figure style=\"margin:0;\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/talentmed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/aspiring-clinical-coder-studying-1024x687.jpg\" alt=\"A student studying clinical coding online with a laptop and a coding reference book\" width=\"1024\" height=\"687\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;display:block;border-radius:14px;border:1px solid var(--line);\">\n    <\/figure>\n  <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"sec tint\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n    <h2>What you will study.<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"lead\">Eight modules, in the order a coder actually learns them.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"mods\">\n      <div class=\"mod\"><span class=\"n\">01<\/span><h3>Foundations of clinical coding<\/h3><p>What clinical coding is, why coded data matters for casemix, funding and health statistics, and the role and daily workflow of a clinical coder.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"mod\"><span class=\"n\">02<\/span><h3>Understanding the patient medical record<\/h3><p>The structure and sources of the medical record, the documents a coder reads to code an episode, and the basics of documentation and confidentiality.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"mod\"><span class=\"n\">03<\/span><h3>Medical terminology, anatomy and word building<\/h3><p>Word roots, prefixes, suffixes and combining forms, how to build and decode medical terms, and the anatomy and physiology of the body systems a coder needs to understand.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"mod\"><span class=\"n\">04<\/span><h3>The classification system<\/h3><p>How ICD-10-AM, ACHI and the Australian Coding Standards fit together, and how to navigate the Alphabetic Index and the Tabular List.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"mod\"><span class=\"n\">05<\/span><h3>Diagnosis coding with ICD-10-AM<\/h3><p>Lead terms, essential and non-essential modifiers, dagger and asterisk conventions, and code selection to the correct level of detail.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"mod\"><span class=\"n\">06<\/span><h3>Procedure coding with ACHI<\/h3><p>Finding and assigning intervention codes and understanding block structure.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"mod\"><span class=\"n\">07<\/span><h3>Applying the Australian Coding Standards<\/h3><p>Principal and additional diagnosis selection and the standards that govern everyday coding decisions.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"mod\"><span class=\"n\">08<\/span><h3>Clinical coding in practice<\/h3><p>Worked episodes across common specialties, plus accuracy, sequencing and data quality.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"edition\">This course teaches the 12th edition of ICD-10-AM, ACHI and the Australian Coding Standards, aligned to the classification edition used in New Zealand.<\/p>\n  <\/div><\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"sec\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n    <h2>What is included.<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"lead\">Everything you need to learn clinical coding from scratch, in one self-paced course.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"inc\">\n      <div><h3>Eight structured modules<\/h3><p>A clear path from foundations and medical records to diagnosis and procedure coding.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div><h3>Medical terminology and anatomy<\/h3><p>Build the language and body-system knowledge every coder needs.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div><h3>Worked coding examples<\/h3><p>See real episodes coded step by step, the same way coders work.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div><h3>Practical exercises<\/h3><p>Hands-on coding practice that builds genuine, job-ready skill.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div><h3>12 months of access<\/h3><p>Self-paced, with full access for a year from enrolment.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div><h3>Certificate of Achievement<\/h3><p>A TalentMed Certificate of Achievement on completion, suitable for CPD.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div><h3>Software and books guide<\/h3><p>A step-by-step guide to the coding software and reference books you will use.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div><h3>Student support<\/h3><p>Friendly help from our team while you learn.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div><\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"sec tint\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n    <h2>The software and books you will use.<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"lead\">Clinical coding is done with industry classification software and reference books. The course teaches you the skills; you bring the tools that suit your market.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"tools\">\n      <div class=\"tool\"><h3>TurboCoder<\/h3><p>A widely used digital ICD-10-AM, ACHI and ACS coding tool for fast electronic code lookup. We show you how it works.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"tool\"><h3>The printed classification books<\/h3><p>The official ICD-10-AM, ACHI and ACS reference set. The course includes a step-by-step guide to buying the books for your country.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"toolnote\">Solventum Codefinder is licensed to Australian students only, so it is not included in this international course. Either TurboCoder or the printed books will take you all the way through.<\/p>\n  <\/div><\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"sec\"><div class=\"wrap narrow\">\n    <h2>Who it is for.<\/h2>\n    <ul class=\"who\">\n      <li>Health information, ward clerk and medical administration staff moving into coding<\/li>\n      <li>Nurses, allied health and other clinicians exploring a desk-based health career<\/li>\n      <li>Current coders who want a structured refresher on the classifications and standards<\/li>\n      <li>Career changers who want to test clinical coding before committing to a formal qualification<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <p class=\"note\">No prior coding experience is needed. A good standard of English and basic computer skills will help you get the most from the course.<\/p>\n  <\/div><\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"sec tint\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n    <h2>Frequently asked questions.<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"faq\">\n      <details><summary>Is this course accredited?<\/summary><div class=\"ans\">No. This is a professional development short course. It is not nationally recognised training and does not lead to a qualification or statement of attainment under the Australian Qualifications Framework, and it is not the formal coder credential issued by Te Whatu Ora. On finishing, you receive a TalentMed Certificate of Achievement, suitable for continuing professional development.<\/div><\/details>\n      <details><summary>What software and books do I need?<\/summary><div class=\"ans\">You can work with TurboCoder, a digital ICD-10-AM, ACHI and ACS coding tool, or with the printed classification books. The course includes a step-by-step guide to buying the books for your country. Solventum Codefinder is licensed to Australian students only and is not included.<\/div><\/details>\n      <details><summary>What will I receive when I finish?<\/summary><div class=\"ans\">A TalentMed Certificate of Achievement, recognising that you have completed the course and its assessments. It is suitable for your CPD records.<\/div><\/details>\n      <details><summary>How long do I have to complete it?<\/summary><div class=\"ans\">You have 12 months of access from enrolment. The course is self-paced, so you can move faster or slower to suit your schedule.<\/div><\/details>\n      <details><summary>Do I need coding experience to start?<\/summary><div class=\"ans\">No. The course starts from the foundations and builds up, so it suits people who are new to clinical coding as well as those refreshing existing skills.<\/div><\/details>\n      <details><summary>How do I enrol and pay?<\/summary><div class=\"ans\">Select Apply and pay tuition. You complete a secure online payment in New Zealand dollars, and we set up your course access. Tuition is NZ$3,695.<\/div><\/details>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div><\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"close\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"close-grid\">\n      <div>\n        <h2>Start your clinical coding training.<\/h2>\n        <p>Self-paced online, 12 months of access, and a Certificate of Achievement when you finish. Tuition is NZ$3,695.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <a class=\"btn\" href=\"__AIRWALLEX_LINK_NZD__\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply and pay tuition <span class=\"arw\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"disclaimer\"><p>Clinical Coding with ICD-10-AM is a professional development short course. It is not the formal coder credential issued by Te Whatu Ora and does not lead to a nationally recognised qualification. On completion you receive a TalentMed Certificate of Achievement, suitable for continuing professional development.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Professional development short course Clinical Coding with ICD-10-AM Self-paced online clinical coding training for New Zealand, built on the ICD-10-AM, ACHI and ACS classifications used across Aotearoa. 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