16 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 101Health Information Technology I4
Introduces values, uses and content of the medical record. Defines numbering, filing and retention policies and practices.
Admission into program, BIO 145 and HLT 143. Lecture 3 hours.
HIM 151Reimbursement Issues in Medical Practice Management2
Introduces major reimbursement systems in the United States. Focuses on prospective payment systems, managed care, and documentation necessary for appropriate reimbursement. Emphasizes management of practice to avoid fraud.
HIM 190Coordinated Internship in Health Information Management2
Supervised professional practice in selected health agencies coordinated by the college. One hundred and twenty hours over a 10 week period, for two credit hours.
Focuses on disease and procedure classification systems currently utilized for collecting health data for the purpose of statistical research and financial reporting.
Admission into program. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 2 hours.
HIM 220Health Statistics2
Introduces the student to basic statistical principles and calculations as applied in the health care environment, procedures for collection and reporting vital statistics, and quality control basics.
HIM 226Legal Aspects of Health Record Documentation2
Presents the legal requirements associated with health record documentation. Emphasizes the policies and procedures concerning the protection of the confidentiality of the patient’s health records.
Admission into program and HIM 101 . Lecture 3 hours.
HIM 253Health Records Coding4
Examines the development of coding classification systems. Introduces ICD-10-CM coding classification system, its format and conventions. Stresses basic coding steps and guidelines according to body systems. Provides actual coding exercises in relation to each system covered.
Admission into program and BIO 145. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours.
HIM 254Advanced Coding and Reimbursement4
Focuses on the applications and evaluation of advanced coding skills through practical exercises using actual healthcare data; while examining the components of DRGs, APCs and APGs and other prospective payment in the healthcare environment. Utilizes current coding standards in identifying payment methodologies, revenue cycle management and reimbursement.
Admission into program. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours.
HIM 260Pharmacology for Health Information Technology2
Emphasizes general pharmacology for Health Information professionals; covers general principles of drug actions/reactions, major drug classes, specific agents within each class, and routine mathematical calculation needed to determine desired dosages.
Admission into program, BIO 145 and HLT 143. Lecture 2 hours.
HIM 290Coordinated Internship in Health Information Management3
Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Supervised internship in selected health agencies coordinated by the college. Professional Practice Experience in Health Information Management provides the student with an opportunity to apply knowledge and use skills acquired in the classroom and laboratory. The student is able to observe and participate in certain learning activities planned to correlate with prior instruction. The student is required to complete a variety of special projects designed to develop management skills for the health information technologist. The course consists of a twelve week internship totaling 120 hours for the semester.
HIM 298Seminar and Project in Health Information Management2
Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. May be repeated for credit. Introduces the student to information management practices, regulatory issues, reimbursement, utilization management, risk management and quality improvement initiatives as it pertains to non-traditional health care settings.
