Health Information Technology (Health Information Management)
HIT (HIM) 150 (3 CR)
Health Records Management
Presents documentation format and content of the medical record relevant to the coding function. Introduces application of standard techniques for filing, maintenance, and acquisition of health information. Examines the processes of collecting, computing, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data related to health care services. Includes legal and regulatory guidelines for the control and use of health information data. Lecture 3 hours per week.
HIT (HIM) 190 (2 CR)
Coordinated Internship in Medical Coding
Supervised on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the College. Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. Variable hours per week.
HIT (HIM) 249 (3 CR)
Supervision and Management Practices
Introduces supervision and management principles with emphasis on the application of these principles in the health information setting. Lecture 3 hours per week.
HIT (HIM) 250 (4 CR)
Health Data Classification Systems I: ICD-9-CM
Prerequisite(s): HIT (HIM) (HIM) 110 and HIT (HIM) 111 plus either BIO 141/142 or NAS 150 OR permission of instructor.
Focuses on diagnosis and procedure classification using ICD-9-CM. This system is currently utilized for collecting health data for the purposes of statistical research and financial reporting. Lecture 4 hours per week.
HIT (HIM) 253 (4-5 CR)
Health Records Coding
BRCC prerequisite: BIO 141-142.
Examines the development of coding classification systems. Introduces ICD-9-CM coding classification system, its format and conventions. Stresses basic coding steps and guidelines according to body systems. Provides actual coding exercises in relation to each system covered. Lecture 3-4 hours. Laboratory 0-3 hours. Total 3-7 hours per week.
HIT (HIM) 254 (3-4 CR)
Advanced Coding and Reimbursement
BRCC prerequisite: HIT (HIM) 253.
Stresses advanced coding skills through practical exercises using actual medical records. Introduces CPT-4 coding system and guidelines for out-patient/ambulatory surgery coding. Introduces prospective payment system and its integration with ICD-9-CM coding. Lecture 3-4 hours. Laboratory 0-3 hours. Total 3-6 hours per week.
HIT (HIM) 255 (2 CR)
Health Data Classification Systems II: CPT
Prerequisite(s): HIT (HIM) 110 and HIT (HIM) 111 plus either BIO 141/142 or NAS 150 OR permission of instructor.
Focuses on procedure classification using CPT. This system is currently utilized for collecting health data for the purposes of statistical research and financial reporting. Lecture 2 hours per week.