CATALOG #10530144

Prepares learners to assign current procedural terminology (CPT) codes supported by medical documentation with entry-level proficiency. Students are familiar with and use standard coding references. Emphasizes accuracy, CPT instructional notations, conventions, rules, and official coding guidelines when assigning CPT codes to case studies and actual medical record documentation. Also covers application of modifiers to services and relationship to financial impact. Prerequisites: Medical Terminology 10501101, Basic Anatomy 10806189, and Introduction to Digital Information in Healthcare 10530123; Corequisite: Human Disease for the Health Professions 10530117

CATALOG #10530146

Introduces students to the vocabulary of private healthcare and government reimbursement. Students will identify and compare the varieties of private and government healthcare insurance including the advantages and disadvantages of each for the provider and for the policyholder. HIPAA guidelines are utilized throughout. Prerequisites: ICD Diagnosis Coding 10530197 and CPT Coding 10530144; Corequisites: Inpatient Procedure Coding 10530115; HIM Advanced Coding 10530147

CATALOG #10530125

Examines the organization and delivery of healthcare services, external standards, regulations, initiatives, payment and reimbursement systems, and healthcare providers and disciplines.

CATALOG #10530197

Prepares students to assign ICD diagnosis codes supported by medical documentation with entry-level proficiency. Students apply instructional notations, conventions, rules, and official coding guidelines when assigning ICD diagnosis codes to case studies and actual medical record documentation. Prerequisites: Medical Terminology 10501101, Basic Anatomy 10806189, and Introduction to Digital Information in Healthcare 10530123; Corequisite: Human Disease for the Health Professions 10530117

CATALOG #10530132

Focuses on the collection, computation, analysis, and presentation of healthcare statistical data. Examines data analytics, registries, vital statistics, mandatory reporting, and research. Prerequisites: Introduction to Digital Information in Healthcare 10530123 and Excel Intermediate 10103124

CATALOG #10530160

Examines healthcare performance improvement systems. Includes performance assessment, measurement, and improvement as well as patient safety, risk management, utilization management, and medical staff credentialing. Prerequisites: Introduction to Digital Information in Healthcare 10530123 and Excel Intermediate 10103124

CATALOG #10530113

Explores strategies for preparing for the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) examination, including study skills, test-preparation skills, and test-taking skills. Includes a basic review of content related to the examination. Prerequisites: Health Data Analysis 10530132, Performance Improvement for Health Professions 10530160, and Legal Aspects of HIM 10530112; Corequisites: Private and Government Reimbursement 10530146, HIM Advanced Coding 10530147, and Inpatient Procedure Coding 10530115