HIM     249

249     HIM 249 – SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR HIM (3 Crs) – Introduces supervision and management principles with emphasis on the application of these principles in the health information setting. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIM     251

251     HIM 251 – CLINICAL PRACTICE 1 (3 Crs) – Prepares the Health Information Technology student to perform all functions commonly allocated to health record services. Gives practice in various settings under the supervision of a clinical practice supervisor. Laboratory 6 hours per week.

HIM     251

251     HIM 251 – CLINICAL PRACTICE 1 (3 Crs) – Prepares the Health Information Technology student to perform all functions commonly allocated to health record services. Gives practice in various settings under the supervision of a clinical practice supervisor. Laboratory 6 hours per week.

HIM     251

251     HIM 251 – CLINICAL PRACTICE 1 (3 Crs) – Prepares the Health Information Technology student to perform all functions commonly allocated to health record services. Gives practice in various settings under the supervision of a clinical practice supervisor. Laboratory 6 hours per week.

HIM     252

252     HIM 252 – CLINICAL PRACTICE II (3 Crs) – Prepares the Health Information Technology student to perform all functions commonly allocated to health record services. gives practice in various settings under the supervision of a clinical practice supervisor. Clinical practice 6 hours per week.

HIM     252

252     HIM 252 – CLINICAL PRACTICE II (3 Crs) – Prepares the Health Information Technology student to perform all functions commonly allocated to health record services. gives practice in various settings under the supervision of a clinical practice supervisor. Clinical practice 6 hours per week.

HIM     253

253     HIM 253 – HEALTH RECORDS CODING (4-5 Crs) 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.

HIM     253

253     HIM 253 – HEALTH RECORDS CODING (4-5 Crs) 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.

HIM     254

254     HIM 254 – ADVANCED CODING & REIMBURSEMENT (4 Crs) – 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-CM-9 coding. Lecture 3-4 hours per week.

HIM     254

254     HIM 254 – ADVANCED CODING & REIMBURSEMENT (4 Crs) – 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-CM-9 coding. Lecture 3-4 hours per week.

HIM     260

260     HIM 260 – PHARMACOLOGY FOR HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (2 or 3 Crs) -Emphasizes general pharmacology for Health Information professionals; covers general principles of drug actions/reactions, major drug classes, specific agents within each class, and routine mathematical calculation needed to determine desired dosages. Lecture 2-3 hours per week.

HIM     260

260     HIM 260 – PHARMACOLOGY FOR HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (2 or 3 Crs) -Emphasizes general pharmacology for Health Information professionals; covers general principles of drug actions/reactions, major drug classes, specific agents within each class, and routine mathematical calculation needed to determine desired dosages. Lecture 2-3 hours per week.

HIM     265

265     HIM 265 – FACILITY BASED MEDICAL CODING (3 Crs) – Students will learn to accurately assign CPT, ICD-9 Level 1, 2 and 3, in addition to HCPCS codes for inpatient, outpatient facility, and ambulatory surgical centers according to guidelines and rules set forth by the cooperating parties. Students will apply the theory and regulations concerning prospective payments systems (in and out of the facility setting) APC and DRG assignment. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIM     265

265     HIM 265 – FACILITY BASED MEDICAL CODING (3 Crs) – Students will learn to accurately assign CPT, ICD-9 Level 1, 2 and 3, in addition to HCPCS codes for inpatient, outpatient facility, and ambulatory surgical centers according to guidelines and rules set forth by the cooperating parties. Students will apply the theory and regulations concerning prospective payments systems (in and out of the facility setting) APC and DRG assignment. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIM     280

280     HIM 280 – HIM CAPSTONE (1 Cr) – Integrates and applies knowledge and skills learned in prior HIM courses, focusing on those required to prepare for national certification in American Health Information Management Association’s Domains, Sub-domains and Tasks. Includes a capstone project in which students apply principles of good practice in health information management. Lecture 1 hour per week. 1 credit

HIM     280

280     HIM 280 – HIM CAPSTONE (1 Cr) – Integrates and applies knowledge and skills learned in prior HIM courses, focusing on those required to prepare for national certification in American Health Information Management Association’s Domains, Sub-domains and Tasks. Includes a capstone project in which students apply principles of good practice in health information management. Lecture 1 hour per week. 1 credit