Clinical Coding Auditor Skillset

Clinical Coding Auditor Skill Set (HLTSS00071)

$3750 – 4750

Duration:
9-18 months
Full or Part Time

Delivery:
Online
Active Tutor Support

Start:
Any time
Flexible Hours

Elevate Your Coding Career: Master Auditing with Confidence

Unlock advanced opportunities in clinical coding with our nationally recognised Clinical Coding Auditor Skill Set (HLTSS00071). Tailored for experienced coders ready to lead, this program builds expertise in auditing and complex coding.

Ideal for those with a Diploma of Clinical Coding (or equivalent) and at least two years in a multidisciplinary setting, it’s your step up to senior roles where data integrity matters most.

What You’ll Gain:

  • Mastery in auditing complex records and ensuring Australian standards compliance.
  • Skills to report insights that boost hospital funding and patient care.
  • Confidence to mentor teams, optimize DRGs, and navigate EHRs effectively.

Course Highlights:

  • Highly complex coding conventions and practices.
  • Audit methodologies and data validation.
  • Reporting techniques for real-world impact.

Recognition on Successful Completion

Earn the nationally recognised Clinical Coding Auditor Skill Set (HLTSS00071) upon completion—three core units from the Health Training Package that validate your expertise and unlock senior roles in coding, auditing, and health information management.

Key competencies include:

  • HLTCCD008 – Undertake highly complex clinical coding: Code intricate records using ICD-10-AM conventions across diverse casemix. Gain skills for precise data capture, mentoring coders, and optimizing reimbursements—boosting your value in high-volume hospitals.
  • HLTCCD009 – Undertake a clinical coding audit: Interpret and validate complex data via audits. Learn to spot discrepancies, ensure compliance, and improve quality—key for risk management and protecting organizations from errors.
  • HLTCCD010 – Analyse and report on clinical coding auditing: Analyze findings and craft reports for decision-makers. Essential for stakeholder communication, process enhancements, and strategies in finance, quality, and governance.

All align with Australian legislation, standards, and codes—making your skills transferable and in-demand nationwide.

Delivery Mode

Delivered 100% online for maximum flexibility—study anywhere in Australia, start anytime, no fixed schedules.

Engage via our innovative eHRol platform, simulating real hospital EHRs with ICD-10-AM. integration. Access includes:

  • Self-paced modules with interactive multimedia.
  • De-identified records and case studies for practical coding.
  • Formative assessments for progress tracking.
  • Mentor support through email, forums, and check-ins.

This digital approach builds workplace confidence from day one, mirroring actual workflows.

Required Texts & Materials

Required Texts

Code Books– you must have access to ICD-10-AM resources to take this course . You also need access to a grouper tool, but more information about these resources will be provided when you enrol. Use the student discount code provided when you enrol.

ICD-10-AM code book costs approximately $300 – $490 depending on the format you choose and the edition you need.

  • Electronic Code Books –We recommend the TurboCoder– Electronic code book and reference tools combined –as the best fit for our courses.
  • Hardcopy Code Books– 5 books in the set – most expensive

Materials Provided

  • Learner’s guides – are the text books for clinical coding used in conjunction with other references and coding books.
  • Presentation videos of key content where relevant.
  • References to other sites and documents to assist additional learning
  • Access to eHRol is included: this simulated coding environment contains thousands of real patient records or extracts from real records with instant feedback for practice and assessment in addition to tutor support.
  • Formal assessment is ongoing throughout the course building your confidence and skills as you go.
  • Zoom meetings for online discussions with your personal teacher.

Tools Required

  • A reliable computer or laptop with high-speed internet.
  • Up-to-date web browser (e.g., Chrome or Firefox) for seamless platform access.
  • Basic office software like Microsoft Word or Google Docs for assignments and reports.
  • Optional: A second monitor for efficient coding practice (recommended but not required).

All interactive modules, videos, and assessments are hosted online—no additional purchases needed.

Course Details

This program is a unique opportunity to combine online learning with real-world application, including options for workplace integration.

Duration

Up to 2 years, based on your weekly study commitment (typically 260 total hours, including practice and reading). Accelerate completion with prior experience or RPL.

Cost

$4,750. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Industry Experience Credit options available.

Prerequisites

Diploma of Clinical Coding (or equivalent) plus at least 2 years of experience coding in a multidisciplinary environment.

Structure

Three integrated units (HLTCCD008, HLTCCD009, HLTCCD010) delivered sequentially or flexibly based on your needs. Expect a mix of theory, practical coding exercises, audits, and reporting tasks.

Support

Dedicated mentors provide ongoing feedback, with access to a learner community for peer discussions.

Outcome

Graduate with proven expertise in complex coding and auditing, ready for senior roles that enhance your career and impact healthcare quality.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Apply For Credit

We value your existing expertise! RPL allows you to fast-track the program by crediting prior skills and experience, potentially reducing duration and costs.

For HLTCCD008 (Undertake highly complex clinical coding), you may qualify if you have documented experience in complex coding.

Request an RPL evidence form where experience in complex coding can be demonstrated and verified by a supervisor.

Industry Placement Experience

A cheaper rate is available if you have access to complex coding across the full range of casemix in your workplace.

Recognition of our International Experience & Innovation

Industry Engagement

eHE staff and contributors have been active participants in the national Workforce evaluations of clinical coder education, and the recent review which led to the development of the Diploma in Clinical Coding.

Our course developers and tutors have worked as coders, auditors, and lecturers in Health Information Management Programs and many have been senior members of the Health Information Management Association National Board. They have worked as advisers to coding services in Australia and internationally and are regarded as senior members of the profession.

The eHE training team participate regularly in clinical coding governance activities discussing coding standards and correct coding with the eHRol community of Teachers, Coding Managers and Mentors.

As an educator at iMedx, eHRol has been an invaluable tool for training our coders. It offers a cost-effective solution for our coding training, professional development, and assessments. eHRol stands out as the only tool of its kind that ensures consistent quality in coder training. It is particularly beneficial for inducting newly qualified, inexperienced coders and enhancing the coding quality across our coding and auditing teams. I have found it to be very user-friendly and easy to adapt to our needs.

Additionally, the professional support and customer service provided by the eHRol team have been exceptional, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for all users. I highly recommend eHRol for anyone involved in clinical coding training and professional development.

Yvonne, iMedX
Thanking the whole Ehrol team for presenting and making this course available. I’m deeply grateful for having undergone the clinical coding course. I found the course to be absolutely enjoyable, engaging, quite challenging and my respect for this healthcare profession has grown immensely!
You’re wonderful trainers; always encouraging and helpful.
Elizabeth,
EHE provided me with the most professional and well organized fascinating education journey.  the knowledge, experience and real practical clinical coding environment equipped me with all I needed.  It was the most valuable investment I’ve ever made.
Abdullah
The Clinical Coder training courses are a well structured course delivered via an easy to follow online platform. The tutors are knowledgeable and helpful and the flexible nature of the course enables you to do it at your own pace and in a time that suits your schedule. The clinical knowledge and practice cases ensures that you are work ready for a professional coding position.
Megan,

Immerse Yourself in Digital Health

Access a simulated workplace environment for immersion in Digital Health

The eHealth Records online learning portal (eHRol) is cloud-based and ideal for studying health record content, data and code systems. eHRol is the end-to-end tool to simulate the EHR (electronic health record) environment, develop skills and workforce capabilities.

By using eHRol, the world leading clinical coder training tool, to simulate the clinical coding environment, with our tutor acting as your mentors, you will not just gain knowledge – but real skills.