12 courses with the subject HCM, 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.
HCM 107INTRODUCTION TO HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
Students will explore the expanding field of healthcare management. Particular emphasis is placed on the field's key strategies, principles, and practices. Students will gain an understanding of the different types of patient delivery systems and enterprises, including hospitals and health systems, physician practices and clinics, urgent care facilities, public and governmental health organizations, and other types of organizations providing health care. Credit Hours: Lecture – 3, Lab – 0, Credits – 3 Prerequisite(s): None
This course introduces students to the role of data and data management in delivering patient care in the healthcare industry. The course will focus on information technology in health care, including issues related to organization, management, data integration, selection of software, and the overall management of health care information. Students will be introduced to the expanding role of data management and emerging standards of patient information to improve the quality and cost associated with health care. Credit Hours: Lecture - 3, Lab – 0, Credits – 3 Prerequisite(s): None
This course explores medical coding and classification systems, including ICD-10-CM/PCS. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to identify, comprehend, and use medical codes applicable to most healthcare organizations, including Medicare and governmental agencies. This “hands-on” course introduces students to the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, and Clinical Modification. This system provides codes to classify diseases, symptoms, abnormal findings, complaints, and external causes of injury or disease. Students will acquire the skills and knowledge required to thoroughly review medical documentation to assign the correct ICD-10-CM diagnostic codes. In addition, students will gain an understanding of critical medical terms and the classification of diseases. Students will acquire the skills and knowledge required to thoroughly review medical documentation to assign the correct ICD-10- CM diagnostic codes. Credit Hours: Lecture – 3, Lab – 0, Credits – 3 PENNSYLVANIA INTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | COLLEGE CATALOG 2026-2027 158
This “hands-on” course introduces students to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT-4) coding system used to identify medical care and services provided by physicians, trauma centers, and other healthcare facilities. Students will also be introduced to the compliance and reimbursement issues related to Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS), the commonly used physician- based coding system. Students will spend a considerable amount of class time strengthening their coding skills. Credit Hours: Lecture – 1, Lab – 2, Credits – 3 Prerequisite(s): None
This course is designed to allow students to simulate a medical office's daily routine and operations. Students are oriented to the work environment, and professionalism is emphasized. Introducing basic computer skills and electronic health records further enhances the ability to apply a practical approach to this process. Students also establish the essential techniques for communication in the medical office, especially the ability to triage telephone calls, manage written correspondence, and maintain medical office supply inventories. Emphasis will be placed on maintaining patient and office records. A brief overview of ICD-9-CM /ICD 10 and CPT coding and the discussion of insurance and billing in the modern medical facility are addressed. Credit Hours: Lecture – 2, Lab – 1, Credits – 3 Prerequisite(s): None
Students will acquire and practice the skills necessary to process insurance claim forms and related forms such as referrals, pre-authorizations, registrations, and the CMS-1500 Claim form. This course will familiarize students with billing and coding procedures, beginning with the first visit to the physician. Students will learn how to enter patient medical information and services into the medical office computer system by coding those services correctly using procedure (CPT) and diagnosis (ICD-9) codes according to the standards set forth by insurance carriers and by Medicare. Students will also focus on general clinical techniques and concepts. They will acquire the knowledge needed to verify a patient’s insurance coverage and enter the patient’s medical information to get the claim paid in a timely manner. This course examines health insurance and managed care products to finance the delivery of health care services. Students examine the required forms, procedures, and general practices of insurance, third-party, managed care, and other types of reimbursement and payment systems. Additionally, students explore Medicare and Medicaid and pay-for-performance systems. Credit Hours: Lecture – 2, Lab – 1, Credits – 3 Prerequisite(s): None PENNSYLVANIA INTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | COLLEGE CATALOG 2026-2027 159
This course explores medical coding and classification systems, including ICD-10-CM/PCS. In addition, students will gain an understanding of critical medical terms and the classification of diseases. Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to identify, comprehend, and use medical codes applicable to most healthcare organizations, including Medicare and governmental agencies. Credit Hours: Lecture – 2, Lab – 1, Credits – 3 Prerequisite(s): None
This course examines health insurance and managed care products to finance the delivery of health care services. Students examine the required forms, procedures, and general practices of insurance, third-party, managed care, and other types of reimbursement and payment systems. Additionally, students explore Medicare and Medicaid and pay-for-performance systems. Credit Hours: Lecture – 2, Lab – 1, Credits - 3 Prerequisite(s): None
This course addresses the legal, policy, and ethical issues healthcare professionals encounter. In a continually evolving healthcare environment, healthcare professionals encounter issues surrounding HIPPA compliance, state and federal government regulations, patient consent, refusal of treatment, privacy and confidentiality, fraud and abuse, mental health issues, and many other issues that require prudent management skills. Credit Hours: Lecture – 3, Lab- 0, Credits - 3 Prerequisite(s): None
This course examines developing healthcare issues that directly impact health service delivery. The Affordable Health Care Act and other regulations are studied regarding how they reshape the healthcare field. The aging population, the increasing cost of health care, the rise in litigation in health care, the decentralization of health care, and other issues are explored. Organizational responses to these emerging issues are also studied. Credit Hours: Lecture – 3, Lab – 0, Credits – 3 Prerequisite(s): None
HCM 235STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS
This course develops critical skills required for achieving a competitive advantage in healthcare organizations. Topics include assessing a healthcare organization’s strengths and vulnerabilities, developing strategies to overcome vulnerabilities, identifying potential strategic healthcare partners, and establishing a strategic roadmap toward organizational success. Case studies are used throughout the course. Credit Hours: Lecture – 3, Lab – 0, Credits - 3 Prerequisite(s): None
