Introduction to the health information management profession and the health record. This course will provide an overview of the functions, content, and structure of the health record, data access and retention, forms and screen design, indexes and registers, data storage and retrieval systems, quantitative and qualitative analysis; numbering and filing systems; and healthcare data sets.

HITG 107 Health Data Content and Structure Lab (0-3-1)

Practice exercises to accompany lecture material in HITG 105.

HITG 108 Intro to Computer Apps for Healthcare Professionals (2-0-2)

Orientation to computer concepts and technology related to health information technology which includes but not limited to organization of computer systems, word processing, excel, powerpoint, and databases. Introduction to e-health concepts including definitions, users, and technology.

HITG 109 Legal Aspects of Health Information (3-0-3)

Study of legislative and regulatory processes with an emphasis on health information laws and regulations related to PHI and HIPAA privacy standards. An overview of healthcare compliance, confidentiality, ethical, legal, and privacy issues, and data security applied to health record practice.

HITG 202 Healthcare Delivery Systems (3-0-3)

Study of the healthcare delivery system in the U.S.; the structure and operation of a healthcare organization and the role of various healthcare providers and disciplines; and health record content, data sets, licensure, certification, and accreditation, applicable computer information systems, and reimbursement systems in alternative healthcare facilities.

HITG 208 Introduction to Medical Science (3-0-3)

A study of the nature and etiology of disease. An introduction to symptomatology, clinical diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. Review of basic anatomical structures, assessing the major pathological conditions, and an introduction to the harmacological treatment of diseases per body system.

Prerequisites: ALLH 210; BIOL 220.

HITG 209 Entry Level Review Seminar (0-3-1)

Lectures, presentations, mock exams, and administration of a comprehensive exam related to the first twelve months of professional courses in preparation for a national certification examination.

HITG 214 Health Statistics and Research (2-0-2)

Computation, presentation, and computer applications of commonly reported healthcare statistics, vital statistics, and descriptive statistics. Introduction to data collection methods, interpretation, and presentations. Introduction to research techniques, protocol and processes.

HITG 215 Health Information Technology and Systems (3-0-3)

Overview of computer technology concepts related to healthcare and application of the tools and techniques for collecting, storing, and retrieving data.

HITG 217 Basic Coding (Lect./Lab) (4-1-4)

Overview of ICD-9-CM coding system with an emphasis on basic coding rules, regulations, and conventions. Study of other classifications, nomenclatures, and medical vocabularies with an introduction to ICD-10-CM/PCS purpose, content, and structure. Laboratory application of ICD-9-CM coding rules in acute care and ambulatory settings using manual and automated encoding systems.

HITG 219 Quality Management and Information Standards (3-1-3)

Study and application of quality assessment and improvement concepts in a healthcare organization and external regulatory requirements for health record documentation.

Topics include: utilization management, risk management, case management, and medical staff credentialing processes; Medicare Conditions of Participation and JCAHO standards related to health record documentation.

HITG 222 Advanced Coding (lecture and lab) (3-1-3)

Overview of the CPT-4 / HCPCS coding systems with emphasis on basic coding rules and application of CPT / HCPCS coding procedures in the ambulatory care setting utilizing manual and automated encoding systems.

HITG 223 Billing and Reimbursement Methods (3-0-3)

Overview of reimbursement methodologies inclusive of Prospective Payment System, Diagnosis Related Groups, Resource-Based Relative Value System, Ambulatory Patient Groups, Case Mix Analysis, and other reimbursement programs such as managed care, Medicare, etc. An introduction to revenue cycle management to include billing processes, claims management, and chargemaster.

HITG 233 Organizational Resources and Management (3-1-3)

Study and application of the basic functions of management, and human, financial, and physical resources. Topics include: planning, organizing, controlling, leading, team-building, orientation and training programs, workflow processes, budgets, resource allocation, staffing, and ergonomics.

HITG 246 Professional Practice Experience I (0-12-2)

On-site supervised work experience in hospitals, affiliation sites, or non-traditional settings related to the practical application of routine health record procedures, storage, retrieval systems, legal aspects, and basic coding. (Simulated and/or directed)

HITG 248 Professional Practice Experience II (0-16-3)

Supervised work and learning experiences in campus laboratory and healthcare facilities with an emphasis on concepts taught in advanced health information courses (basic and advanced coding, quality management and information standards, reimbursement systems, and organizational resources and management). (Simulated and/or directed).

HITG 250 Advanced Review Seminar (0-6-3)

A capstone course designed to focus on reflection of professional practice experiences, test-taking strategies, and the administration of mock examinations and a comprehensive examination in preparation for the RHIT examination.

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