19 courses with the subject HIT, 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.
HIT 101Introduction to Health Information Technology3
Description: This course examines the concept of using health data and presenting it as usable information. Verification of data, data timeliness, data accuracy and data appropriateness, various data sets and data sources are discussed. Governmental requirements for data reporting are reviewed. The basics of medical record administration, including format and documenta SUNY GEN ED -n/a; NCC GEN ED -n/a Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Department: Business & Prof Studies
Description: This course will prepare students for careers in medical administration by reviewing the terminology associated with many areas of medicine such as cardiovascular, digestive, central nervous, genitourinary, respiratory systems, etc. Emphasis is placed on etymology of words. (Students receiving credit for OFT 151 will not receive credit for HIT 151.) SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Department: Business & Prof Studies
HIT 154Computer Software Applications in Healthcare3
Description: This course covers an overview of commonly available software tools used in health care, including introduction to encoding tools and computer assisted coding software used in health data processing. It includes an introduction to the electronic health record (EHR) process and the various health information systems currently used in health care delivery in SUNY GEN ED -n/a; NCC GEN ED -n/a Offered: Fall, Spring Department: Business & Prof Studies
Description: Concurrent Requisite: (AHS 131 or AHS 225 or BIO 101 ) and HIT 151 (with a grade of C or better in both courses) or permission of the Chairperson. Cannot be in the same semester with HIT 170 and/or HIT 171 . This course provides instruction in the classification and coding of all ambulatory care and outpatient care encounters. The students will become familiarized with all aspects of CPT Coding and HCPCS Level II Coding. The course covers interpreting medical chart documentation and operative reports to accurately assign CPT codes for maximum physician reimbursement. Stude SUNY GEN ED -n/a; NCC GEN ED -n/a Offered: Fall, Spring Department: Business & Prof Studies
Description: Concurrent Requisite: HIT 170 (with a grade of C or better) or permission of the Chairperson. This course is designed to familiarize students with the basics of medical billing insurance reimbursement, and medical record documentation. The various types of prospective payment systems (PPS) used in health care reimbursement are discussed. Students complete billing, insurance and medical documentation forms, both manually and electronically. The course includes t SUNY GEN ED -n/a; NCC GEN ED -n/a Offered: Fall, Spring Department: Business & Prof Studies
HIT 156 (with a grade of C or better) or permission of the Chairperson.
HIT 160Introduction to Healthcare Data Analytics3
Description: This course introduces the role of healthcare data analyst and healthcare data analytics in the healthcare delivery system. The various healthcare data sources and how healthcare data is organized, processed, and analyzed are reviewed. The impact of healthcare data analytics to healthcare delivery, operations, and outcomes are discussed. SUNY GEN ED -n/a; NCC GEN ED -n/a Offered: Fall, Spring Department: Business & Prof Studies
HIT 161Excel and Data Management for Healthcare Data Analytics3
Description: This course introduces students to the basics of data management by hands-on training utilizing popular healthcare data analysis tools, spreadsheet templates, and database applications. Students will receive instruction on how to store, retrieve, and analyze healthcare data. Department: Business & Prof Studies
HIT 162Advanced Excel and Data Management for Healthcare Data Analytics3
Description: This course introduces students to the theory and practical application of healthcare data analytics. It provides students with the fundamental concepts of database management and healthcare data sources. The course also prepares students to store, retrieve, and analyze healthcare data and evaluate the effectiveness of healthcare treatment, services, and o SUNY GEN ED -n/a; NCC GEN ED -n/a Offered: Fall, Spring Department: Business & Prof Studies
HIT 161 (with a grade of C or better in each course) or permission of the Chairperson.
HIT 166Healthcare Report Writing and Data Visualization3
Description: This course prepares students to utilize database query syntax and popular healthcare data visualization software. Students will formally report clinical, administrative, and financial healthcare data through visual design and display. SUNY GEN ED -n/a; NCC GEN ED -n/a Offered: Fall, Spring Department: Business & Prof Studies
Description: Prerequisite: AHS131 or AHS225 or BIO101 and HIT151 with a grade of C or better in both courses. Cannot be taken concurrently with HIT156. This course will familiarize students with all practices and conventions of the ICD-10-CM coding classification. Students will learn to assign alphanumeric codes for medical offices, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and other type of healthcare facilities. Emphasis will be placed on accurate code selection following approved guidelines and coding conventions. SUNY GEN ED -n/a; NCC GEN ED -n/a Offered: Fall, Spring Department: Business & Prof Studies
Description: Prerequisite: AHS 225 or AHS 131 or BIO 101 and HIT 151 with a grade of C or better in both courses. Concurrent Requisite: HIT 170 . This course will familiarize students with structure and conventions of the ICD-10-PCS coding classification. Students will learn the process of building codes in the PCS system including review of anatomy and code structure by body part for each of the body systems and related sections of the PCS classification. Emphasis will be placed on accurate code selections foll SUNY GEN ED -n/a; NCC GEN ED -n/a Offered: Fall, Spring Department: Business & Prof Studies
Description: Prerequisite: AHS132 or BIO101 and HIT151 with a grade of C or better in both courses or permission of the Chairperson. This course will provide students with the fundamental concepts of disease processes and their commonly used medications as documented by clinicians required for the accurate assignment of diagnostic and procedural coding. A working knowledge of the nature and cause of disease including the etiology, signs, symptoms, diagnostic evaluation, clinical treatment, and pharm SUNY GEN ED -n/a; NCC GEN ED -n/a Offered: Fall, Spring Department: Business & Prof Studies
Description: This course prepares students to sit for the CCS national coding certification exams. Examination study strategies and resources are introduced. Students will review CPT and ICD coding strategies and techniques. Classification systems and secondary data sources are reviewed. Students will complete CCS case studies and mock exams. Department: Business & Prof Studies
HIT 101 , HIT 154 , HIT 158 and HIT 171 (with a grade of C or better in each course)
HIT 260Quality Management and Organizational Resources in HIM3
the Chairperson. Description: This course covers quality assessment and improvement tools related to health information management. Regulations surrounding utilization management and risk management are discussed. Organizational functions of health information management systems are also discussed. (2 lecture, 2 laboratory hours) Laboratory fee applies. SUNY GEN ED -n/a; NCC GEN ED -n/a Offered: Fall Department: Business & Prof Studies
HIT 101 and HIT 154 (with a grade of C or better in each course) or permission of
HIT 264Applied Healthcare Data Analytics3
course). Description: This course prepare students to work with a multidisciplinary team on a healthcare project. It reinforces data analytic skills developed using healthcare case studies. Students will learn key project management and performance improvement skills. SUNY GEN ED -n/a; NCC GEN ED -n/a Offered: Fall, Spring Department: Business & Prof Studies
HIT160, HIT 161 , HIT 162 , MAT 102 (with a grade of C or better in each course).
Corequisite
HIT 156 , HIT 166 , HIT 170 , HIT 171 (with a grade of C or better in each
HIT 270HIM Regulatory Issues in the Law3
Description: This course introduces the students to legal issues surrounding the field of health information management. Health information/record laws and regulations are discussed including confidentiality, privacy, and security and usage of health information. Ethics and court decisions that affect healthcare are discussed. (2 lecture, 2 laboratory hours) Laboratory SUNY GEN ED -n/a; NCC GEN ED -n/a Offered: Spring Department: Business & Prof Studies
HIT 101 (with a grade of C or better) or permission of the Chairperson
HIT 272Advanced Medical Coding3
Description: Prerequisite: (AHS 132 or BIO 101 ) and HIT 151 , HIT 156 , HIT 170 , HIT 171 (with a grade of C or better in all courses) or permission of the Chairperson. Concurrent Requisite: HIT 175 (with a grade of C or better) or permission of the Chairperson. This course focuses on the advanced practices and conventions of ICD-10-CM/PCS and HCPCS CPT coding. Students review and code intermediate and advanced surgical and medical scenarios related to various body systems. Coding standards, guidelines, and regulatory requirements for each system are discussed. Students are introduced to diagnostic and procedure based prospect SUNY GEN ED -n/a; NCC GEN ED -n/a Offered: Fall, Spring Department: Business & Prof Studies
the Chairperson. Description: Concurrent Requisite: HIT 260 and HIT 270 (with a grade of C or better) or permission of the Chairperson. Cannot be taken in the same semester with HIT 258 . This course is supervised work experience that provides students with exposure to health information management practices in a hospital, physician's office, clinic or other healthcare setting with directed projects common to the typical responsibilities of a health information technologist/medical records specialist. Students are introduced to health information manage SUNY GEN ED -n/a; NCC GEN ED -n/a Offered: Spring Department: Business & Prof Studies
