20 courses with the subject MEDS, 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.
MEDS 1420Health Information Foundations3
This course introduces the student to the health information management profession by covering topics fundamental to the field such as content, function, structure, and uses of health information, along with the health information profession itself. It covers prominent healthcare data sets, their purpose and use, as well as typical departmental functions associated with managing health information. An introduction of clinical vocabularies and classification systems is covered as well as secondary data sources such as registries and indexes. Finally, students will learn the history, organization, financing, and delivery of health care services in the United States. Must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course to proceed. 3C/3/0/0
This course provides the student with an understanding of anatomy and physiology of all systems of the human body. Common disease conditions of each body system will be highlighted. This course provides the student with a fundamental knowledge base for work in the medical office careers field. Must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course to proceed. 3C/3/0/0
This course exposes the student to the language of healthcare known as medical terminology. The student will develop an understanding of medical terminology by studying the pronunciation and definition of word parts as well as the proper format in bringing word parts together to form medical terms. Development of this foundation is designed to provide a medical vocabulary for future healthcare staff. Must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course to proceed. 3C/3/0/0
This course covers formatting and transcription of a variety of medical documents. Emphasis will be on authentic forms and material; formatting; spelling; building speed and accuracy; and proofreading and correcting errors. Must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course to proceed. 3C/2/1/0
A continuation of MEDS 1551 . A variety of dictated medical material will be produced using electronic equipment. Emphasis will be on authentic forms and material, building speed and accuracy, advanced editing, proofreading and correcting errors. Must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course to proceed. 3C/2/1/0
Advanced course that continues the development of medical transcription skills using word processing equipment to produce a variety of usable medical documents. Emphasis will be on authentic material, building speed and accuracy, advanced editing, proofreading and correcting errors. Material will be from physicians from various ethnic backgrounds and will cover various medical specialty areas. Must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course to proceed. 3C/2/1/0
An introduction to the concepts of computer technology associated with healthcare and the tools and techniques for collecting, storing and retrieving health care data. This course will explain the difference between data and information as well as discuss networks, data integrity and security, document imaging and automatic identification. Health information systems including administrative, patient registration, ADT, HIM applications, clinical, point of care, lab, radiology, pharmacy and voice recognition, will also be discussed. Must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course to proceed. 3C/3/0/0
This course provides an introduction to commercial, managed care and federal insurance plans, including medical claim form preparation and processing, as well as the reimbursement systems and prospective payment systems (PPS) used in the healthcare industry. Billing processes and procedures will be discussed and practiced including clean claims and denials and adherence to the National Correct Coding Initiatives. Chargemaster maintenance, regulatory guidelines, and reimbursement monitoring and reporting will be covered, in addition to compliance strategies. Must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course to proceed. 2C/2/0/0
This course provides basic information about major disease conditions affecting all the major body systems. Information about diagnostic, treatment, and surgical procedures is also included. Students will do in-depth research on selected disease conditions using Merck Manual and the Internet. They will review and analyze medical reports reflecting the disease conditions that are presented in class. Must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course to proceed. 3C/3/0/0
This course offers basic information about drug terminology, drug names (generic and brand), drug classes, and the use of drugs. Drugs frequently prescribed for common disease conditions will be reviewed by body system. Students will use electronic resources and text-based references such as the Physician’s Desk Reference (PDR) to look up detailed information about selected drugs that are being reviewed in class. Must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course to proceed. 2C/2/0/0
This course focuses on managing health information in health care facilities other than acute care hospitals. An introduction to the basic components of the content, use and structure of health care data and data sets and how these components link to primary and secondary record systems. Topics to be discussed include the content of the health record, documentation requirements, health care data sets, registries and indices, forms and screen design and primary versus secondary records. An explanation of the organization, financing and delivery of healthcare services will be discussed, as well as a discussion of such topics as accreditation standards, and licensure and regulatory agencies. Must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course to proceed. 2C/2/0/0
MEDS 2434Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information2
An introduction to the legal and ethical issues that are relevant to health information. The court system and legislative process, as well as legal vocabulary will be communicated. Topics to be discussed include confidentiality, release of information, retention guidelines, patient rights and advocacy, advanced directives, and ethics. The new HIPAA guidelines will also be reviewed. Must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course to proceed. 2C/2/0/0
An introduction to the principles of supervision and organization in order to develop effective skills in leadership, motivation and team building approaches. Topics will include basic management principles, human resource supervision, budgeting basics, ergonomics, how to market HIM services and performance or quality improvement. Must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course to proceed. 2C/2/0/0
This course teaches the student to accurately code diagnoses using the ICD-1 0-CM coding system. This class brings the student through all of the coding conventions in order to develop a basic coding foundation. Coding of diagnoses from each body system will be covered as well as coding from healthcare documents. Emphasis is on Principle Diagnosis, Secondary Diagnoses, Complications, and Comorbidities. Other topics include DRG’s, coding compliance, over-coding and under-coding. Must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course to proceed. 3C/3/0/0
A grade of “C” or better in MEDS 1470 and MEDS 1480
MEDS 2462ICD-10-PCS Coding4
This course teaches the student to accurately code procedures using the ICD-10-PCS coding system. This class brings the student through all of the coding conventions in order to develop a basic coding foundation. Coding procedures from each section of ICD-10-PCS will be covered as well as coding from healthcare documents. Emphasis will be on Principle Procedure and Secondary Procedures, DRG’s, coding compliance, over-coding and under-coding. Must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course to proceed. 4C/4/0/0
A grade of “C” or better in MEDS 1470 and MEDS 1480
MEDS 2470CPT-4 Coding3
This course teaches the student to accurately code procedures using the CPT-4 coding system. This class brings the student through all of the coding conventions in order to develop a basic coding foundation. Coding of procedures from each body system will be covered as well as coding from operative reports, emergency room reports, physician office reports and other healthcare documents. Students will also be trained in coding from all sections within the CPT-4 system as well as Evaluation and Management coding and HCPCS Level 2 - National coding. Must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course to proceed. 3C/3/0/0
A grade of “C” or better in MEDS 1470 and MEDS 1480
MEDS 2480Advanced Coding3
In this course, students will use their basic ICD and CPT coding skills while learning to correctly code Diagnoses and Procedures from a multitude of source documents such as Inpatient Records; Ambulatory Surgery Records; Emergency Room Reports; Physician Office Cases and Ancillary Service Reports. Students will also become familiar with Diagnosis Related Groups and Ambulatory Payment Classifications. Through instruction in coding these cases, the students will become familiar with what will be expected of them in a real coding position in a healthcare organization. Must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course to proceed. 3C/3/0/0
A grade of “C” or better in MEDS 2461 , MEDS 2462 and MEDS 2470
MEDS 2510Quality Management and Health Statistics3
This course is an introduction to the principles of the quality assessment process which encompasses a framework for gaining skills in collecting and analyzing data. This course covers quality assessment and improvement including collection tools, data analysis and reporting techniques. Utilization management, risk management and case management will also be discussed. This course is also a study of the effective use, collection, arrangement, presentation and verification of health care data. Vital statistics, healthcare statistics and descriptive statistics, as well as reliability and validity of data will be discussed. Research techniques and the IRB process will also be covered. Must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course to proceed. 3C/3/0/0
Students will apply the coursework, theories, skills, and ethics learned during the program to the HIT Internship/Capstone. Under the supervision of a qualified health information professional, the student will gain professional practice and experience, when available, in a healthcare facility. Students will meet written goals and objectives and be evaluated by the Health Information Supervisor and the College Internship Coordinator. The capstone includes a focused review and objective measurement of the Domains and Subdomains required for writing the national certification examination. Students are required to select an independent area of study from a wide-range of topics and disciplines to broaden their scope of interest in health information management. Students work with faculty advisors to schedule the internship, independent study, and healthcare project. Must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course to proceed. 3C/3/0/0
All Required Coursework for the Health Information Technology AAS Degree with a grade of “C” or better in all MEDS-prefix courses and instructor approval.
MEDS 2594Medical Coding Capstone Project3
The focus of this class is to simulate 3 credits of on the job experience as a medical coding specialist at a multi-specialty healthcare facility. This internship will provide you with an opportunity to utilize your coding skills and knowledge in an electronic environment. The coding capstone is a vital part of your education that serves as a format to demonstrate your level of expertise. All coding assignments in this course may be compiled into a portfolio to present to a future employer. 3C/3/0/0
