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Prerequisite: Admission to Health Information Management Technology Program or permission of the instructor. This course introduces students to the various roles of the health information management technician within the healthcare system and professional organizations in which the health information management technician is affiliated. Students will explore the various functions performed under the auspices of health information management; the technology used to perform these functions and purposes, uses, and flow of patient information through the healthcare delivery system. Students will also gain an introduction to the use and structure of healthcare data elements, data sets, and data standards, and their relationship to primary and secondary record systems and health information processing. Students will work with electronic health record software to complete health information processes such as analysis and release of health information. The students will evaluate requests for patient information for compliance with laws and regulations. (5 contact hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab) [Catalog Entry]

Prerequisite: HLTH 1215, BIOL 2210 or HLTH 1238. In this introductory Health Care Common Procedure Coding (HCPCS) coding class, which includes Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), students will learn the history and structure of the HCPCS medical classification system that is used to describe and report procedures for physician and outpatient claims. Students will attain basic HCPCS coding skills in order to apply this coding system in a variety of provider settings. (4 contact hours: 1 lecture, 3 lab) [Catalog Entry]
ADDITIONAL FEES: $50.00

Prerequisite: HLTH 1215, and HLTH 2100 or HLTH 1238. In this introductory ICD-10-CM coding class, students will learn the history and structure of the ICD-10-CM medical classification system that is used to describe and report diagnoses. Students will attain basic ICD-10-CM coding skills in order to apply this coding system in a variety of provider settings and develop an understanding of the impact these codes have on provider reimbursement, internal reporting, and statistical and quality reporting needs within the healthcare industry. (5 contact hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab) [Catalog Entry]
ADDITIONAL FEES: $50.00

Prerequisite: HLTH 1215, and HLTH 2100 or HLTH 1238. In this introductory inpatient procedural coding class, which includes International Classification of Diseases, tenth revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) students will learn the history and structure of the inpatient procedure classification system that is used to describe and report procedures for hospital inpatient claims. Students will attain basic ICD-10-PCS coding skills in order to apply this coding system and develop an understanding of the impact these codes have on provider reimbursement, internal reporting, and statistical and quality reporting needs within the healthcare industry. (4 contact hours: 1 lecture, 3 lab) [Catalog Entry]
ADDITIONAL FEES: $50.00

Prerequisite: HIMT 1300, ITIS 1520, MATH 1330 or higher. Students will gain an introduction to the concepts of acquiring, managing, manipulating, and analyzing data. Students will learn to report results of analysis. Students will explore the management of medical data for statistical purposes with a focus on descriptive statistics, including definitions, collection, calculation, compilation, and display of numerical data. They will examine vital statistics, registries, and research, and will properly collect, organize, display, and interpret healthcare data to meet the needs of various users while complying with the standards of the healthcare facility. (5 contact hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab) [Catalog Entry]
ADDITIONAL FEES: $50.00

Prerequisite: HIMT 1100, HIMT 1200. Students will study legal aspects of medical record practice, an overview of judicial system and processes, the importance of medical record as a legal document, and the effect of confidentiality on release of medical information. They will also gain practice in the release of information function, record retention, and destruction of records. The course also discusses current legal issues, ethics, and laws. The students will learn about compliance requirements related to Health Information Management. (5 contact hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab) [Catalog Entry]
ADDITIONAL FEES: $50.00