Course Overview
ICD-11 Foundations is a focused course designed to help learners understand how ICD-11 works as a modern disease classification system and how it compares to ICD-10 and ICD-10-CM. This course explains the structure, concepts, and practical application of ICD-11 for diagnosis coding across healthcare settings.
The course is ideal for clinical coders, healthcare professionals, and learners who want to build ICD-11 expertise as countries and health systems transition to the new classification.
Who This Course Is For
- Clinical and medical coders
- Life science graduates and healthcare professionals
- Learners familiar with ICD-10 or ICD-10-CM
- Coding professionals preparing for ICD-11 adoption
- Healthcare organizations transitioning to ICD-11
Basic understanding of clinical coding is recommended.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the purpose and scope of ICD-11
- Explain how ICD-11 differs from ICD-10 and ICD-10-CM
- Navigate the ICD-11 classification structure
- Understand stem codes and extension codes
- Apply ICD-11 coding principles to clinical scenarios
- Identify how ICD-11 supports digital health systems
Course Curriculum
Module 1: Introduction to ICD-11
- Why ICD-11 was developed
- Global adoption and transition trends
- Role of ICD-11 in modern healthcare
Module 2: ICD-11 Structure & Design
- Chapters and code structure
- Foundation component vs linearizations
- Understanding ICD-11 terminology
Module 3: ICD-11 vs ICD-10 / ICD-10-CM
- Key structural and conceptual differences
- Flexibility and clinical detail
- Impact on coding workflows
Module 4: Stem Codes & Extension Codes
- Concept of stem codes
- Use of extension codes
- Building complete clinical meaning
Module 5: ICD-11 Coding Guidelines
- Coding rules and conventions
- Use of notes and exclusions
- Best practices for accurate coding
Module 6: ICD-11 Case-Based Coding
- Simple clinical scenarios
- Applying ICD-11 concepts step by step
- Interpreting documentation for ICD-11
Module 7: ICD-11 & the Future of Coding
- ICD-11 in digital health systems
- Relationship with terminologies and interoperability
- Career impact of ICD-11 expertise
Tools & Standards Covered
- ICD-11
- ICD-10 (comparison)
- Clinical documentation principles
Career Outcomes
After completing this course, learners can:
- Work with ICD-11-based coding systems
- Support healthcare organizations adopting ICD-11
- Prepare for advanced ICD-11, CDI, or digital health roles
This course also prepares learners for:
- ICD-11 Technical & API-based coding
- Healthcare interoperability standards
- Digital health and analytics pathways
Course Format
- Structured learning modules
- Concept-based explanations
- Case-based examples
- Downloadable reference materials
Certification
Certificate of Completion provided by ClinicalCoding.in
