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HIM 110 Introduction to Human Pathology (3 cr, Sp)
Introduces the basic concepts, terminology, etiology, and characteristics of pathological processes.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
HIM 115 Ambulatory Coding and Classification (3 cr, F)
Focuses on disease and procedure classification in the ambulatory care environment. Develops basic coding and classification knowledge using ICD-9-CM and CPT. Not intended for HIM majors.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
HIM 130 Healthcare Information Systems (3 cr, F)
Focuses on microcomputer applications, information systems and applications in the healthcare environment.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
HIM 131 Health Information Procedures (3 cr, F)
Introduces the health care delivery system and (1) the purpose, content, legal and accreditation requirements of health records; (2) the use of health data nomenclatures and classification systems; (3) the organization of registries and indexes. Includes data retrieval, storage and processing systems, quality assurance methodologies, statistical reporting and supervision practices in a health record department. Provides practice in manual and computerized data collection and display techniques.
Lecture 2 hours.
Laboratory 2 hours.
Total 4 hours per week.
HIM 151 Reimbursement Issues in Medical Practice Management (2 cr, Sp)
Introduces major reimbursement systems in the United States. Focuses on prospective payment systems, managed care, and documentation necessary for appropriate reimbursement. Emphasizes management of practice to avoid fraud.
Lecture 2 hours per week.
HIM 250 Health Data Classification Systems I: ICD-9-CM (4 cr, Sp)
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.
Prerequisites: HIM 110 and HLT 143 plus either BIO 141/142 or NAS 150 or permission of instructor.
HIM 251 Clinical Practice I (3 cr, Su)
Supervises student practice in health information activities conducted in a variety of clinical settings.
Laboratory 6 hours per week.
HIM 254 Advanced Coding and Reimbursement (4 cr, Su)
Stresses advanced coding skills through practical exercises using actual medical records. Introduces CPT-4 coding system and guidelines for outpatient/ambulatory surgery coding. Introduces prospective payment system and its integration with ICD-9-CM coding.
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 2 hours.
Total 5 hours per week.
HIM 255 Health Data Classification Systems II: CPT (2 cr, Su)
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.
Prerequisites: HIM 110 and HLT 143 plus either BIO 141/142 or NAS 150 or permission of instructor.
HIM 260 Pharmacology for Health Information Management (2 cr, Sp)
Introduces the general study of drug classifications, uses and effects as required to perform health data collection and retrieval tasks.
Lecture 2 hours per week.
