HIM 101 Health Information Management I 3-0-3

A study of the basic concepts of medical record science needed to function effectively as a medical records clerk in a hospital, nursing home, clinic, or physician's office.  Teaches the various forms which comprise a medical record, assembly of records, record analysis, medical record anatomy, and terminology and explores other job classifications available in medical records.

HIM 102 Health Information Management II 3-0-3

A continuation of basic concepts in medical record science. Teaches information technology, accreditation and regulatory standards, clinical vocabularies, and methods for health care reimbursement. Prerequisite: HIM 101.

HIM 110 Basic ICD-9-CM 3-0-3

An introduction for beginning coders to develop an understanding of ICD-9-CM characteristics, terminology and conventions.  Focus is to orient the student to the coding requirements of the prospective payment system in order to correctly code disorders to obtain reimbursement from insurance companies. Prerequisite: BIO 100, and BIO 125, and HIM 115 (which may be concurrent). Students must know Human Biology and Disease process prior to ICD-9-CM Coding.

HIM 111 Basic CPT Coding 3-0-3

This is an introductory course intended for health care professionals needing skills in applying the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes to physician and non-physician services. Students will develop an understanding of CPT characteristics, terminology and conventions. Focus is to orient the student to the coding requirements in order to obtain reimbursement from insurance companies. Prerequisite: BIO 100 and BIO 125. Students must know Human Biology prior to CPT coding casework.

HIM 115 Principles of Disease 3-0-3

This course is a basic introduction to the disease process. There is a focus on the general principles of disease and signs and symptoms of specific disease processes. Major concepts include diagnostic tests, treatment modalities, and medication protocols related to specific disease processes. This course provides a foundation for analysis of medical document sources. This is not a required course for students in the Nursing program. Prerequisite: BIO 100 and BIO 125. Concurrent enrollment in HIM 111 is optional.

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HIM 125 Current Health Care Computer Applications 3-0-3

Intro to software used in health care facilities emphasizing HIM applications, such as chart deficiency, release of information, chart tracking, coding/abstracting, and the MPI (Master Patient Index).

HIM 210 Clinical Classification Systems 3-0-3

This course is a continuation of ICD-9-CM and CPT Coding classification systems. APC assignment, DRG assignment, case-mix analysis and other classification systems will be explored. Development of essential skills needed for correct assignment of codes will be emphasized. Prerequisite: HIM 110 and HIM 111.

HIM 215 Health Care Reimbursement 3-0-3

This course studies the historical development of health care reimbursement in the U.S. The Prospective Payment System and other third party payer requirements will be studied. Claims processing for the physician's office and health care facilities will be explored. Prerequisite: HIM 110 and HIM 111.

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HIM 220 Quality Management in Health Care 3-0-3

This course teaches Basic QM and PI techniques used in health care facilities. Focus is on clinical assessment, infection control, utilization management, risk management, and performance improvement tools. Prerequisites: HIM 101 and HIM 102

HIM 230 Professional Practice I 1-4-3

Students will utilize the JJC Lab and/or various clinical sites for supervised professional practice. This experience will provide hands-on application of health information technology processes. Emphasis will be on MPI/ADT, chart deficiency, chart tracking applications and release of information. Prerequisites: Consent of HIM Coordinator/Department.

HIM 235 Professional Practice II 1-4-3

Students will utilize the JJC lab and/or various clinical sites for supervised professional practice in HIM. This experience will provide hands-on application of health information technology processes. Transcription, coding and abstracting applications will be emphasized. Prerequisites: Consent of HIM Coordinator/Department.

HIM 299 Special Topics in Health Information

This course is designed to prepare students in specialty areas within health information technology. Topics may include: database management, cancer registry and trauma registry. Projects may include research, learning new software, or a combination that will contribute meaningfully to the education of the student. Prerequisite: HIM 101 or consent of HIM Coordinator/Department.

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