Rochester Community and Technical College · Courses
HIMC
24 courses with the subject HIMC, 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.
HIMC 1800Legal Aspects of Health Information3
2 hours lecture/week - 2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course covers the application of legal principles, policies, regulations, and standards for the control and usage of consent and release of Information forms used in medical facilities. Ethical and bioethical practices will be explored. An overview of current health legislation will be included. (
None) (Other Requirements: College level reading skills)
HIMC 1820CPT Coding3
1 hour lecture/week - 4 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course provides a study of the CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) coding system using sample exercises and medical records to develop skill and accuracy in procedural coding in various settings. Students will continue using the principles of coding to ensure proficiency in coding with CPT-4 using records and advanced concepts of coding. Students will adhere to current regulations and established guidelines in code assignment. (
BTEC 1620/HCOP 1620, BIOL 1107, HIMC 2600) (Other Requirements: College-level reading skills: Appropriate score on RCTC placement test or completion of appropriate developmental course with grade of C or better.)
HIMC 1840Introduction to Health Records3
1 hour lecture/week - 4 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course is a study of the development and integrity of the health record and health information professional. Definition and application of techniques necessary for assurance of adequate documentation and confidentiality of health care in the health record (patient information systems) will be addressed. (
None) (Other requirements: College level reading skills, appropriate score on RCTC placement test or completion of appropriate developmental course with grade of C or better.)
HIMC 1850Computerized Health Information3
1 hour lecture/week - 4 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course introduces the student to the vital role information processing plays in health care delivery. Basic concepts of health information systems will be introduced and applied including electronic data collection, storage, retrieval, and other applications. Current medical software will be utilized. (
None) (Other Requirements: College-level reading and writing skills: Appropriate score on RCTC placement test or completion of appropriate developmental course with grade of C or better) Pg. 295
HIMC 1910Reimbursement2
2 hours lecture/week - Common Course Outline This course provides a study of numerous health insurance plans, reimbursement methodologies, and compliance strategies. Students will adhere to current regulations and established guidelines in code assignment. (
None) (Other Requirements: College-level reading and writing skills: Appropriate score on RCTC placement test or completion of appropriate developmental course with grade of C or better)
HIMC 2010ICD-10-CM Coding4
2 hours lecture/week - 4 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course will introduce the student to the ICD-10-CM classification system with an emphasis on the correct process of utilizing the alphabetic index and tabular list for code assignment. The focus will be on rules, conventions, instructions of ICD-10-CM as well as the chapter specific guidelines (e.g. circulatory, injury, pregnancy), including criteria for assignment of principal and additional diagnoses in all applicable patient settings will be addressed. The impact of proper code assignment, MS-DRGs and reimbursement will also be discussed. (
BIOL 1107, HCOP 1620, HIMC 2600) (Other Requirements: College- level reading skills, appropriate score on RCTC placement test or completion of appropriate developmental course with grade of C or better)
HIMC 2015ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding4
2 hours lecture/week - 4 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course will introduce the student to the ICD-10-CM classification system and ICD-10- PCS inpatient procedural coding system. Emphasis will be placed on the correct process of utilizing the alphabetic index and tabular list for code assignment. The focus will be on rules, conventions, instructions of ICD-10-CM as well as the chapter specific guidelines (e.g. circulatory, injury, pregnancy), including criteria for assignment of principal and additional diagnoses in all applicable patient settings will be addressed. The impact of proper code assignment, MS-DRGs and reimbursement will also be discussed. (
BIOL 1107, HCOP/BTEC 1620, HIMC 2600) (Other Requirements: College level reading skills, appropriate score on RCTC placement test or completion of appropriate developmental course with grade of C or better)
HIMC 2020ICD-10-PCS Coding3
1 hour lecture/week - 4 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course focuses on the ICD-10-PCS classification system. The course will introduce the student to the professional standards for coding and reporting of inpatient procedure services. Coding characteristics, conventions and guidelines will be applied in identifying and accurately assigning codes to procedures. Health records, manual and computerized coding methods, and coding references will be utilized in the coding process. (
BIOL 1107, HCOP/BTEC 1620, HIMC 2600) (Other Requirements: College level reading skills, appropriate score on RCTC placement test or completion of appropriate developmental course with grade of C or better) Pg. 296
HIMC 2030Advanced Coding3
1 hour lecture/week - 4 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline Students will continue using the principles of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT/HCPCS coding to ensure proficiency in coding using patient records and advanced concepts of coding. Students will adhere to current regulations and established guidelines in code assignment. Students will use electronic applications and work processes to support clinical classification and coding. (
HIMC 1820, HIMC 2010 and HIMC 2020) (Other Requirements: College level reading skills, appropriate score on RCTC placement test or completion of appropriate developmental course with grade of C or better)
HIMC 2110Cancer Registry Organization and Management3
3 hours lecture/week - Common Course Outline This course provides an introduction to cancer registry organization and management. Emphasis is placed on the basic knowledge of the types and purpose of cancer registries, quality control activities, accreditation, standard-setting organizations, as well as the legal and ethical issues surrounding a cancer registry. (
3 hours lecture/week - Common Course Outline This course provides an in-depth picture of the systematic processes used in the daily operations of a cancer registry. These processes include identification of cases, coding, maintaining quality, as well as lifetime follow-up and the role these elements plays in providing data for analysis. The focus will be on case eligibility requirements for state and national standards as well as the voluntary standards for accredited cancer programs of the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC) The importance of cancer committees, cancer conferences and quality monitoring will be reviewed. (
4 hours lecture/week - Common Course Outline This course defines cancer and describes how it develops and spreads. Students will learn about the many types of cancer and how to classify these tumors utilizing globally recognized codes. Instruction on the different references which are used to assign codes for topography, morphology, extent of disease, and staging systems will be explored. Upon completion, students will be able to record, code, and stage site-specific cancer information using manual and computerized applications. An overview of historical staging systems will be included as a reference for students. (
2 hours lecture/week - 4 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course covers oncology treatment and coding including an overview of nomenclature and classification systems. Importance is placed on major sites of cancer, diagnostic and staging procedures, treatment modalities, clinical trial and research protocols. American Joint Committee on Cancer (AICC) staging, SEER summary staging, and extent of disease concepts used by physicians and cancer surveillance organizations to determine treatment and survival will be emphasized. (
1 hour lecture/week - 6 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course is designed to introduce and apply the principles of cancer registry abstracting. Identification and selection of appropriate clinical information from medical records in a manner consistent with cancer registration regulator core date requirements will be emphasized. Upon completion, student should be able to record, code, and stage site- specific cancer information as well as perform quality control edits to abstracted information to assure timeliness, completeness, and accuracy of data. (
4 hours lecture/week - Common Course Outline This course introduces cancer patient follow-up methodology and processes used to obtain follow-up cancer information regarding disease status, recurrence information, subsequent treatment, and development of subsequent primary cancers. The use of follow-up information within the cancer registry and healthcare organization is also reviewed. An introduction to cancer statistics with an emphasis placed on descriptive and analytic epidemiology, cancer surveillance, annual report preparation, and usefulness of statistical cancer data in a healthcare organization will be reviewed. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of physician and other follow-up resources and activities. (
TOTAL .............................................................................................. PROGRAM OUTCOMES: Upon completion of the Cancer Registry Management program at RCTC, students will achieve the following outcomes: • Identify reportable cancer cases, code and stage primary site, histology, and extent of disease. • Abstract patient cancer data while monitoring timeliness, completeness, and accuracy of data. • Support cancer registry organization and structure while assuring patient privacy, data integrity, and security. • Compare and differentiate between organizations involved in collecting data and those involved in creating data standards. • Perform cancer patient follow-up activities to identify second primaries, recurrence, and spread of disease. • Take part in the role of reporting cancer data to health care officials, medical staff, epidemiologists, and regulatory organizations for use in cancer prevention and control. ADDITIONAL NOTES: Program Accreditation: Rochester Community and Technical College is accredited by the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA). Upon graduation, students are eligible to apply to take the National Cancer Registrars Association exam to become an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS). PROGRAM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: To be admitted to the program, students must meet admission criteria and complete two (2) applications and return them to RCTC Admissions and Records: • RCTC Application for admission: https://www.rctc.edu/admissions • Program Application: https://www.rctc.edu/program/crm/admission/ • Admission criteria: minimum of an Associate degree or 60 college credits with required prerequisite courses: Medical Terminology for Health Professions (HCOP 1620), Computerized Health Information (HIMC 1850), and one of the following: ......................26 CREDITS
3 hours lecture/week - Common Course Outline This course develops an understanding of the clinical knowledge base covering various areas of medical practice, provides fundamental information about normal body function, major disease conditions affecting all the major body systems and medications commonly used for those diseases. Focus will be to enhance professional communication within the health care environment by being able to associate basic treatment terminology and procedures with common disease conditions and the body system involved. (
None) (Other Requirements: College level reading skills, appropriate score on RCTC placement test or completion of appropriate developmental course with grade of C or better)
HIMC 2610Pharmacology2
TOTAL ............................................................................................. PROGRAM OUTCOMES: Upon completion of the Cancer Registry Management program at RCTC, students will achieve the following outcomes: • Identify reportable cancer cases, code and stage primary site, histology, and extent of disease. • Abstract patient cancer data while monitoring timeliness, completeness, and accuracy of data. .......................60 CREDITS
2 hours lecture/week - 2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course is a study of collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting numerical data relating to health care services. The electronic patient record requires the health information management professional to apply computer software using spreadsheet, database, and presentational software to convey healthcare information to stakeholders. (
AOP 2350/BTEC 2355) (Other Requirements: College level reading skills, appropriate score on RCTC placement test or completion of appropriate developmental course with grade of C or better)
HIMC 2720Quality Management of Health Information2
TOTAL .............................................................................................. PROGRAM OUTCOMES: Upon completion of the Healthcare Informatics program at RCTC, students will achieve the following outcomes: • Maintain the accuracy and completeness of the electronic health record including intranet and internet applications as defined by organizational policy, accreditation, licensure, and external regulations and standards. • Apply legal principles, policies, regulations and standards to protect the privacy, confidentiality, and security of health information. • Apply techniques and tools for quality management and performance improvement including risk, utilization, and case management requirements. • Demonstrate practical application of theories learned, including the ability to value self and work ethically with others in a diverse population. • Apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science concepts to analyze and design software solutions. • Develop logical reasoning and problem-solving skills to meet customer requirements/specifications for software solutions. • Work as part of a professional team to analyze, design and implement software solutions. PROGRAM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: To be admitted to the program, students must meet admission criteria and complete two (2) applications and return them to RCTC Admissions and Records: RCTC Application for admission: https://www.rctc.edu/admissions Program Application: https://www.rctc.edu/program/hit/admission/ Revised: 07/23/2018 Implementation: Fall 2018 ......................32 CREDITS
3 hours lecture/week - Common Course Outline This course is a study of the basic principles of management, communication, and relationships in creating a productive work environment in a health care facility. Effectiveness in dealing with co-workers, patients, and health care providers is also studied. (
None) (Other Requirements: College level reading skills, appropriate score on RCTC placement test or completion of appropriate developmental course with grade of C or better)
HIMC 2830Health Information Technology Review1
2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course is the online capstone study and review for the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) national examination by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) This course offers you a study plan, review of all major examination and domain topics, mock pretest and post-test, guidance to good computer test-taking skills, and a discussion board/chat room for discussion of questions with classmates. Student should be in the last semester of study in the Health Information Technology (HIT) program. (
TOTAL .............................................................................................. PROGRAM OUTCOMES: Upon the completion of the Coding Specialist program at RCTC, students will achieve the following: • Code, classify, and index diagnoses and procedures for the purpose of reimbursement, standardization, retrieval and statistical analysis. • Maintain the accuracy and completeness of the electronic health record including intranet and internet applications as defined by organizational policy, accreditation, licensure, and external regulations and standards. • Apply legal principles, policies, regulations and standards to protect the privacy, confidentiality, and security of health information. • Demonstrate practical application of theories learned, including the ability to value self and work ethically with others in a diverse population. • Use appropriate terminology in the areas of human anatomy, physiology, human diseases, and pharmacology when interpreting healthcare reports. PROGRAM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: PREREQUISITES: • This program is offered predominately online. Computer requirements are listed on the RCTC Online web page at: http://www.rctc.edu/online/. Upon successfully completing RCTC’s online Coding Specialist program, one is eligible to take the national examination sponsored by AAPC and earn the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential. ......................40 CREDITS
