8 courses with the subject HIM, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
HIM 102Basic Procedure Coding3
A comprehensive study of basic HCPCS (the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System) with a focus on CPT-4 (Current Procedural Terminology) and HCPCS Level 2 coding. This course covers medical coding for surgery, radiology, pathology and laboratory services, evaluation/ management, medicine, anesthesia, and durable equipment. Students gain foundational knowledge in coding physicians' offices, the emergency department, and professional services rendered at both inpatient and outpatient facilities. Students code cases using two codebooks and coding software. Students are introduced to metacognition activities that prepare students with study and test taking skills.
A comprehensive study of ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases, Version 10, Clinical Modification). This course covers diagnostic coding for both inpatient and outpatient medical records, including signs, symptoms, conditions and diseases affecting the human body. Utilizing the ICD-10-CM codebook and coding software, course will cover how to code diagnoses based on etiology (such as cancer and infectious disease) and body system (such as musculoskeletal or respiratory). Students are introduced to soft skills and develop strategies for maximizing these skills in job interviews and the medical coding profession.
A comprehensive study of ICD-10-PCS (International Classification of Diseases, Version 10, Procedure Coding System). This course covers procedure coding for inpatient settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, skilled care facilities, alcohol and substance abuse treatment centers including medicine, surgery, obstetrics, placement, administration, and other procedures affecting the human body. Utilizing the ICD-10-PCS codebook and coding software, course will cover coding procedures in all the body systems, including substance abuse and mental health. Students are introduced to coding scenarios and job settings in the coding, health information and reimbursement professions.
A comprehensive review of the common components of the electronic health record and the responsibilities of health information management professionals to protect the privacy and integrity of a patient's records. It covers laws and regulations impacting the management of records, as well as the influence of government and third-party payers on the policy and practices related to medical records. This course will cover the individual components of the record, the importance of maintaining accurate and valid records, the process of amending records, and preventing healthcare fraud. Emphasis will be on the importance of data collection from electronic health records and how that data is collected, stored and retrieved in the field of informatics.
A comprehensive overview of billing for healthcare facility services using ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases), CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) and HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System) codes to complete claim forms. The course will familiarize the student with health records and how documentation translates to the basics of medical coding, billing, insurance and proper reimbursement. HIM 132 also provides foundational knowledge of the revenue cycle management process as it relates to facilities and third-party payers (Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance). Students practice the elements of billing and gain an understanding of the role of a chargemaster in the billing cycle.
HIM 144Introduction to Health Information Management3
An overview of the healthcare delivery system in the US and the business of health information management. Students have an opportunity to explore careers such as medical coding, billing, auditing, privacy officer, and compliance. The structure and function of the electronic health record are examined as they relate to acute, outpatient and alternate care settings. The course also presents numbering and filing systems for record storage and circulation. The impact of various laws, including HIPAA, are introduced, as is the role of AI (artificial intelligence).
A competency based learning experience in acute, ambulatory, long-term care facilities or other healthcare related settings. This course will allow students to perform beginner and advanced functions of a health information management (HIM) department. Students will work in an actual on-site environment in a healthcare setting. Activities will include application of HIM coursework. The student will also learn professional skills to prepare them for employment in the HIM career field. Students demonstrate knowledge and skills in record content, abstracting, electronic medical record, filing, analyzing, legal aspects of records, coding and other functions. A minimum of 40 onsite hours are required. Students are also required to complete software application activities through AHIMA's VLAB.
Fulfills the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) requirement of a course in advanced coding of complex patient case scenarios, including emergency services and professional fee coding.
