1005. ICD-9-CM Diagnostic Coding (3 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: HIM 0005.)

Prerequisite: Working knowledge of medical terminology and permission of instructor.

An introductory course in coding diagnoses, using the International Classification of Disease, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification. Emphasis is on the use of the classification system in the physician practice setting.

Note: For non-majors. Mode: 3 hours lecture.

1101. Medical Terminology (3 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: HIM 0101.)

An introduction to the language of medicine, including medical and anatomical terminology, definitions, the process of word construction, and analysis of terms. The focus is on the use of prefixes, suffixes and combining forms that facilitate the ability to translate medical terms. Symptoms, diseases, operative procedures, laboratory tests, diagnostic and treatment terms, and abbreviations are studied.

3082. Independent Study in Health Information Management (1 to 3 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: HIM 0290.)

Exploration of an aspect of health information management, in accordance with a student’s learning objectives.

Note: Permission of the faculty member is required.

3101. Health Information Systems in Acute Care (4 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: HIM 0106.)

The health information documentation system is studied for the acute care setting, including the development, content, format, use and standards of clinical documentation. Content includes the analysis of the health record; forms and computer screen designs; master person index; and, storage, retention and retrieval systems in the paper-based and electronic environments. Accreditation standards are also studied.

3103. U.S. Health Care System (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: HIM 0141.)

The health care delivery system is studied, with a focus on issues related to access, cost and quality. System components are examined including: important values and beliefs; the historical development of the health care system and the current status; health services financing; the role of health care professionals; the use of technology; outpatient, primary care, inpatient, managed care, long-term care and integrated services; issues for special populations; the process and purpose of health policy; and, future options for the delivery system. The role of the health information management professional is examined within the context of the health care system, including the importance of the professional Code of Ethics.

3105. Language of Medicine (4 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: HIM 0103.)

Prerequisite: Kinesiology 1223 (C100) and 1224 (C101) (6-8 s.h. human anatomy and physiology).

The in-depth analysis of the language of medicine for the body systems, including medical and anatomical terminology. The language is learned by studying definitions, the process of word construction, spelling and the analysis of the applications commonly used by members of the health care professions. This body of knowledge includes symptoms, diseases, operative procedures, laboratory tests, diagnostic and treatment terms, pharmacological interventions and abbreviations, as reflected in medical documentation. Understanding the language is explored by reading and interpreting the documentation in patient medical records.

3111. Statistics and Research in Health Care (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: HIM 0251.)

Prerequisite: QB Core [STAT 2101 (C021) or MATH 1013 (C067) or PSYCH 1167 (C067) or SOC 1167 (C067)].

Course addresses medical research methodologies; computation of routine health care institutional statistics; the United States vital statistics system; and, presentation and interpretation of health care data.

3113. Healthcare Database Administration (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: HIM 0107.)

Prerequisite: Computer & Information Sciences 1055 (C055) or permission of instructor.

Relational database design, structure and development; data modeling; and, data dictionaries and definitions. Clinical patient data will be utilized for query and report writing, including the use of Structured Query Language (SQL).

3185. Elective Internship in Health Information Management (1 to 3 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: HIM 0289.)

Clinical experience in administration of health information systems, based on a student’s learning objectives.

Note: Permission of Internship Coordinator is required.

3202. Legal Aspects of Health Information Management (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: HIM 0105.)

Prerequisite: HIM 3101 (0106).

Federal and state legislation and regulations for health information systems with a focus on privacy and confidentiality; negligence, malpractice and liability; access to health information; and, informed consent and contracts.

3204. Health Information Systems in Nonacute Care (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: HIM 0205.)

Prerequisite: HIM 3101 (0106).

An examination of non-acute, specialty health care systems at mental health, substance abuse, ambulatory, long term care, home health, managed care, correctional, hospice, rehabilitation, dental, and, veterinary settings. The focus is on documentation requirements; accreditation and licensure standards; required data sets; and, reimbursement systems and methodologies. The role of the health information management professional is examined within the context of these settings. Course also includes an examination of disease and procedural indices, specialized registries and databases.

3206. Clinical Medicine I (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: HIM 0271.)

Prerequisite: HIM 3105 (0103). Co-Requisite: HIM 3208 (0207).

Pathophysiology is studied, with a focus on the clinical aspects of disease, such as, inflammation, infection, and neoplasm. Diseases affecting selected body systems are also studied, such as, cardiovascular, respiratory and digestive. Anatomy and physiology, the language of medicine and pharmacological terms are reviewed.

3208. International Classification of Disease (4 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: HIM 0207.)

Prerequisite: HIM 3105 (0103). Co-Requisite: HIM 3206 (0271) or permission of instructor.

An intensive coding course, based on the International Classification of Disease classification system, as modified for use in the United States. The Medicare inpatient prospective payment system and the determination of diagnostic related groups (DRGs) for hospital reimbursement purposes will also be addressed. Lab exercises are designed to provide opportunities to practice coding skills and to apply coding principles to inpatient hospitalization case studies.

3211. Management in Health Information Systems (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: HIM 0161.)

Prerequisite: HIM 3101 (0106).

This course includes the study of organizational behaviors, management, and leadership and emphasizes the role of the health information management professional.

3285. Professional Practice Internship (2 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: HIM W181.)

Prerequisite: HIM 3101 (0106) and HIM 3103 (0141) and permission from the department chair.

A supervised clinical internship that facilitates an understanding of the professional practice aspects of the health information system. The student will learn about the organization, regulation, accreditation and logistics of the acute care information system, as well as non-acute care components, such as, long term care; behavioral health; utilization, risk and quality management; classification and reimbursement systems and datasets; and patient care registries.

4101. Health Informatics: Infrastructure and Standards (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: HIM 0109.)

Prerequisite: HIM 3285 (W181).

Study of the electronic health record (EHR), including architecture; network topologies and devices; telecommunication systems; and, transmission media and interfacing. Includes industry standard protocols, with a focus on regulatory requirements and health information security.

4105. CPT Coding (4 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: HIM 0203.)

Prerequisite: HIM 3105 (0103) or permission of instructor.

A coding course, based on the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding system that is used for classifying physician and hospital outpatient services. The course examines the role of CPT codes in claim submission, benefit adjudication and provider reimbursement. Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) II is also addressed and coding skills for the application of coding principles are developed.

4107. Quality Improvement in Healthcare (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: HIM 0209.)

Prerequisite: HIM 3208 (0207) and HIM 3206 (0271).

Course addresses quality management processes and total quality management with an emphasis on health information services. Additional topics presented include: medical staff credentialing, risk management, data analysis and presentation and clinical outcomes.

4109. Clinical Medicine II (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: HIM 0274.)

Prerequisite: HIM 3105 (0103).

Pathophysiology is studied, with a focus on the clinical aspects of diseases for medical and surgical specialties, such as, pediatrics, orthopedics, radiology, obstetrics, gynecology, and psychiatry. Anatomy and physiology, the language of medicine and pharmacological terms are reviewed.

4186. Nonacute Care Internship (2 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: HIM W281.)

Prerequisite: HIM 3285 (W181) and HIM 3204 (0205) and permission of instructor.

Supervised learning experience for the application of health information systems in nonacute care settings or agencies that utilize and support health information systems.

4197. Human Resource Management in Health Information Systems (3 s.h.) F. RCI: WI.

(Formerly: HIM 0162.)

Prerequisite: HIM 3285 (W181).

Personnel policies and practices are evaluated for the healthcare environment, including: recruitment, selection and retention; personnel training and development; job design and analysis; performance management; employee and labor relations; compensation and benefits programs; and health and safety issues.

Note: Writing Intensive course. Mode: 3 hours lecture.

4202. Health Informatics: Systems and Design (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: HIM 0204.)

Life cycle of computerized clinical information systems and the electronic health record (EHR), including cost-benefit analysis, return on investment, requests for proposal and depreciation. Health information systems and applications are studied, such as, encoders, medical record tracking, abstracting, quality improvement, dictation/transcription and release of information.

4204. Systems Analysis in Health Information Management (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: HIM 0263.)

Prerequisite: HIM 4197 (0162).

This is a capstone course which includes methods and management tools used in the analysis of health information systems, including the development of objectives, policies and procedures; benchmarking; workflow, productivity measurement, layout analysis, and project management.

4211. Political, Social and Ethical Aspects of Health Information (2 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: HIM 0342.)

Analysis of the impact of public policy formulation, with an emphasis on health information management systems. Includes discussion of the legislative and regulatory process and the role of advocacy by the professional association. Research and health information management ethical issues are examined.

4213. Healthcare Reimbursement Systems (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: HIM 0343.)

Prerequisite: HIM 4105 (0203) and HIM 3208 (0207).

Reimbursement methodologies are studied, as they relate to a variety of health care settings, payers and patient populations. Case mix analysis, charge master description, revenue cycle management, claims processing and fraud and abuse are discussed. Provides an overview of accounting and financial terms used by health care managers.

4286. Management Internship (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: HIM 0282.)

Intensive clinical experience on a full-time basis for 4 weeks at selected affiliated institutions; emphasis on administrative aspects of health information management services.

4298. Health Information Management Case Studies (3 s.h.) S. RCI: WI.

(Formerly: HIM 0260.)

Writing intensive capstone course that requires a formal paper regarding an important and current health information management issue. Problems and cases are also used for the development of critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills. The assignments facilitate the application of health information management expertise and the skills needed for a professional career path.

Note: Writing intensive course. Mode: 3 hours lecture.
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