List of Courses

Health Information Management

• HIM 111 Medical Terminology I (3 Cr.)

  Introduces the student to the language used in the health record. Includes a system-by-system review of anatomic disease, operative terms, abbreviations, radiography procedures, laboratory tests and pharmacology terms. Lecture 3 hours per week.

• HIM 112 Medical Terminology II (3 Cr.)

  Introduces the student to the language used in the health record. Includes a system-by-system review of anatomic disease, operative terms, abbreviations, radiography procedures, laboratory tests and pharmacology terms. Lecture 3 hours per week.

• HIM 130 Healthcare Information Systems (3 Cr.)

  Focuses on microcomputer applications, information systems and applications in the health care environment. Lecture 3 hours per week.

• HIM 141 Fundamentals of Health Information Systems I (3 Cr.)

  Focuses on health data collection, storage, retrieval and reporting systems, with emphasis on the role of the computer in accomplishing these functions. Lecture 3 hours per week.

• HIM 142 Fundamentals of Health Information Systems II (3 Cr.)

  Focuses on health data collection, storage, retrieval and reporting systems, with emphasis on the role of the computer in accomplishing these functions. Lecture 3 hours per week.

• HIM 226 Legal Aspects of Health Record Documentation (2 Cr.)

  Presents the legal requirements associated with health record documentation. Emphasizes the policies and procedures concerning the protection of the confidentiality of patient's health records. Lecture 2 hours per week.

• HIM 230 Information Systems and Technology in Health Care (3 Cr.)

  Explores computer technology and systems application in health care. Introduces the information system life cycle. Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.

• HIM 250 Health Data Classification Systems I: ICD-9-CM (4 Cr.)

  Focuses on diagnosis and procedure classification using ICD-9-CM. This system is currently utilized for collecting health data for the purposes of statistical research and financial reporting. Prerequisite(s): HIM 110 and HIM 111 plus either BIO 141/142 or NAS 150 or permission of instructor. Lecture 4 hours per week.

• HIM 253 Health Records Coding (4 Cr.)

  Examines the development of coding classification systems. Introduces ICD-9-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. Prerequisite: HIM 111 and PNE 155. Corequisite: HIM 122. Lecture 4 hours per week.

• HIM 254 Advanced Coding and Reimbursement (4 Cr.)

  Stresses advanced coding skills through practical exercises using actual medical records. Introduces CPT-4 coding system and guidelines for out-patient/ambulatory surgery coding. Introduces prospective payment system and its integration with ICD-9-CM coding. Lecture 4 hours per week.

• HIM 255 Health Data Classification Systems II: CPT (2 Cr.)

  Focuses on procedure classification using CPT. This system is currently utilized for collecting health data for the purposes of statistical research and financial reporting. Prerequisite(s): HIM 110 and HIM 111 plus either BIO 141/142 or NAS 150 or permission of instructor. Lecture 2 hours per week.

• HIM 260 Pharmacology for Health Information Technology (2 Cr.)

  Introduces the general study of drug classifications, uses and effects as required to perform health data collection and retrieval tasks. Lecture 2 hours per week.