Health Information Technology (HIT)

Includes history, organization, financing and delivery of health care services within a variety of settings. Explores the roles of a health information professional, an introduction to legal aspects of insurance billing and the role of the State Insurance Commission. Covers information on the generic components of the content, structure, collection, maintenance, and dissemination of health care data and how these components relate to record systems and documentation standards. Pre-requisite Or Minimum grade of C. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Provides an overview of pathophysiology content, review of disease terminology, and clinical presentation with the application of pharmacology to treat human diseases as it relates to the field of health information technology. Minimum grade of C. Lecture: 4.0 credits (60 contact hours).

Applies current government-mandated diagnosis and procedure coding systems in a health care setting. Minimum grade C. Minimum grade C. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours). Lab: 1.0 credit (30 contact hours).

Includes legal principles and issues that govern health information management and patient medical records. Covers ethical issues as they relate to the security and dissemination of patient health information and corporate compliance programs. Pre-requisite Or Minimum grade of "C". Lecture: 2.0 credits (30 contact hours).

Introduces the uses of coded data and health information reimbursement and payment systems appropriate to all health care settings including managed care. Includes a history of major U. S. insurance developments. [Computer/Digital Literacy and (BIO 135 or BIO 137) and HIT 100 and HIT 105]. Minimum grade of C. Pre-requisite Or Minimum grade of C. Lecture 2.5 credits (37.5 contact hours). Lab: 0.5 credits (15 contact hours).

Covers the concepts of computer technology related to the healthcare industry and the tools and techniques for collecting, storing, retrieving, and analyzing health care data. Minimum grade of "C". Pre-requisite Or Minimum grade of "C". Lecture: 2.5 credits (37.5 contact hours). Laboratory: 0.5 credits (15 contact hours).

Includes Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding system and the study of hospital based reimbursement issues. Uses a microcomputer and software to apply medical coding procedures. (Computer/Digital Literacy and HIT 109). Minimum grade of C. Pre-requisite Or Minimum grade of C. Lecture: 2.0 credits (30 contact hours). Lab: 1.0 credit (30 contact hours).

Examines principles of performance improvement as it relates to health information technology. Integrates data collection, analyses, evidence-based care, implementation of performance improvement processes, and examines regulatory, accrediting organization, and payor requirements including payment. Minimum grade of C. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Introduces the advanced application of clinical classification systems in the reimbursement for health care services and specialty systems such as RBRVS, OASIS, RUGs, Cancer Registry, etc. Reviews fraud, abuse, and regulatory agency requirements relating to coding and billing. Minimum grade of "C". Lecture: 2.0 credits (30 contact hours). Lab: 1.0 credit (30 contact hours).

Introduces the principles of organization, supervision, leadership, motivation, and team building within the health information environment. Applies concepts of descriptive statistics, data validity, reliability, and the appropriate use and interpretation of applied health care statistics including the use, collection, arrangement, analysis, presentation and verification of health care data. Minimum grade of "C". Minimum grade of "C"".Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Introduces the student to the clinical practice of health information review, documentation and supervision within a health information management (HIM) department. Observes and assists personnel in assigned areas of job responsibility within the HIM Department. Provides student with onsite project. Exposes student to HIM roles in other departments (e.g., quality, CDM, Cancer Registry, compliance, risk management). A minimum grade of "C" in all HIT courses or consent of program coordinator. Practicum: 4 credits (180 contact hours).

Addresses various health information technology topics, issues, and trends. Includes topics that may vary from semester to semester at the discretion of the instructors; course may be repeated with different topics to a maximum of four credit hours. Lecture: 0.5 - 4.0 credits (7.5 - 60.0 contact hours). Lab: 0.5 - 4.0 credit hours (15 -20 contact hours).

Continues the clinical practice of health information review, documentation and supervision within a health information management (HIM) department. Provides observation and assists personnel in assigned areas of job responsibility within the HIM Department. Minimum grade of "C" in all HIT courses or Consent of Program Coordinator. Practicum: 2 credits (90 contact hours).

Introduces the student to the clinical practice of health information review, documentation and supervision within a health information management (HIM) department. Provides observation and assists personnel in all assigned areas of job responsibility within the HIM Department. Minimum grade of C in all HIT courses or Consent of Program Coordinator. Practicum: 2 credits (90 contact hours).