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A.S. Degree, Health Information Management
Degree Type: A.S.
Major Code: HINFO-AS
CIP: 1317050600
The Health Information Management program provides students with the knowledge of health information practices and processes and the entry-level technical skills needed to meet the demands of the transition from paper-based health records to the use of electronic health records. Upon completion of the program, the student will be awarded an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Health Information Management.
Before entering the first term of any Health Information Management "major courses," students MUST have completed the following courses: ENC 1101, HSC 1531, HIM 1430, HIM 1000, CGS 2100C, BSC 2093C and BSC 2094C.
| Major Courses |
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| HIM1222C | Basic Medical Coding
This course is designed to introduce the student to medical nomenclature and classification systems. Emphasis will be placed on ICD-9-CM structure, conventions, and guidelines for coding in hospitals and physicians? offices. | 3 |
| HIM2211C | Computer Applications and Technologies in Healthcare
This course provides an overview of healthcare information systems with a concentration on computerized health information management (HIM) functions. Students will be introduced to common software applications utilized to perform HIM processes. Emerging technology issues in healthcare will be explored. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| HIM2013 | Health Law
This course will introduce students to the structure of the American legal system and the principles of health law including healthcare case studies. The course surveys the federal and state court structure and legal proceedings pertaining to healthcare. Students will gain a thorough understanding of the role that medical record information has in legal proceedings, healthcare legislation and regulations. Emphasis will be placed on medical record confidentiality, access, release and disclosure and laws pertaining to retention and patient rights. Knowledge of the legal issues surrounding computerized medical records will be explored. Medical professional ethics and HIPAA privacy and security issues will be reinforced. | 3 |
| HIM2214 | Health Data Analysis Research and Management
This course will provide students with knowledge and understanding of the collection, computation, compilation, and presentation of internal and external reporting of statistical healthcare information in the following four categories: administrative, quality, utilization, and financial. Topics include the use and application of statistics in healthcare; commonly used healthcare utilization statistical computations; vital statistics; uniform reporting requirements; health information indices; databases and disease registries; Institutional Review Board processes and knowledge-based research methods. | 3 |
| HIM2253C | Intermediate Coding
Students will develop skills in the use of the Physician's Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and HCPCS coding system in ambulatory healthcare settings. | 3 |
| HIM2283C | Advanced Medical Records Coder
Advanced coding concepts related to hospital DRGs, case mix, and ASCs will be introduced. Regulatory changes and updates affecting coding and reimbursement will be discussed, including ICD-10. Quality and productivity will also be explained. The 3M Encoder and Reference software will be used to provide hands-on practice to assign ICD-9-CM and CPT codes to diagnoses and procedures from actual hospital ED, ambulatory surgery, and inpatient medical records. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| HIM2261 | Advanced Financial Aspects of Healthcare Services
This course examines the complex financial systems within today's healthcare environment and provides an understanding of the healthcare reimbursement methodologies including PPS, DRGs, APCs, ASC Groups and applicable state and federal regulations related to UB-92 claims processing and carriers requirements. It acquaints students with the billing procedures used in hospitals. Requirements for payers and Quality Improvement Organizations (QIO) are discussed and practiced. Introduction to regulatory compliance, revenue cycle and Charge Description Master (CDM) maintenance. This course will help prepare the student to pursue a multi-functional career path in areas dealing with health information management and patient financial services in physician offices and or acute care facilities. | 3 |
| HIM2500 | Management of Health Information Operations
This course is an introduction to the management of health information operations. Subjects of focus will be principles of human resources; planning and budgeting; orientation training and staffing of personnel; organizing work processes including ergonomics considerations, and evaluating and improving work performance. | 2 |
| HIM2510 | Health Care Performance Improvement Practices
This course develops an understanding of the quality management initiatives in healthcare including utilization review, case management, risk management, medical staff credentialing and peer review. The study of quality management in healthcare will be based upon the roles and influences of accrediting bodies, regulatory agencies, legislation, society and payers. | 3 |
| HIM2940 | Practicum Experience I
This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to apply their understanding of prior health information management course content in a supervised simulated/laboratory environment. Students will perform laboratory exercises relating to the master patient index, numbering and filing systems, chart assembly, quantitative and qualitative chart analysis, abstracting, medico-legal processing, retention, scanning and indexing documents for a hybrid medical record, and incomplete medical record processing. A tour of a health information management department will allow students to observe the workflow and processing of the above functions in an actual healthcare setting. | 2 |
| HIM2943 | Practicum Experience II
This course is a capstone course for the Health Information Management A.S. program in which students will complete a supervised professional practice experience in a health information management (HIM) department of a hospital and alternative healthcare setting. The student will review HIM workflow and perform advanced HIM functions in order to bridge the academics of HIM to current HIM workforce needs and responsibilities. Emphasis will be placed on records retrieval and retention, assembly, qualitative and quantitative record analysis, inpatient and outpatient coding, abstracting, statistical compiling and reporting of healthcare data, release of information, and use of specific HIM software applications. | 3 |
| STA2023 | Statistical Methods I
This course introduces probability and statistical inference including estimation, hypothesis testing, confidence interval estimation, small sample methods, and the study of random variables. The topics of correlation and simple linear regression are optional. This course is a first course in statistical methods for those students entering a science or business related field. This course partially satisfies the mathematics requirement S.B.E. 6A-10.030. | 3 |
| Support Courses |
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| CGS2100C | Office Applications
This course focuses on the concepts and operation of the main components of word processor, electronic spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software programs. Students will gain fundamental knowledge of a major software suite and learn skills that have practical application in real world situations. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| HIM1430 | Concepts of Disease
This course provides an overview of all body system diseases and conditions including etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic and treatment modalities. | 3 |
| HIM1000 | Introduction to Health Information Management
Students will learn the history, purpose, content, as well as professional ethics and legal principles of the medical record and health information. Health Information Management Department functions, workflow, and quality considerations will be discussed. Students will compare the paper medical record to the electronic health record. Furthermore, course content includes an introduction to SHHS, CMS, HIPPAA, JCAHO, The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information, and professional organizations affiliated with health information, medical coding, and medical documentation integrity. | 3 |
| HSC1149 | Basic Pharmacotherapy
This course will provide the student the opportunity to explore basic concepts regarding the most common therapeutic medication prescribed to treat the most common human disease conditions. The five rights of drug administration and causes of medication errors will also be identified in order to enhance medical record review. | 1 |
| HSC1531 | Medical Terminology
This course is an introductory course to the language of medicine utilized by healthcare professionals. Basic word structure and formation, medical terms, abbreviations, definitions and spelling are included. Major disease processes and pathological conditions of specific body systems will be discussed. | 3 |
| General Education Courses |
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| ENC1101 | English I
This is a course in the process of expository writing. Students will read essays and compose papers that are unified, organized, logically developed and supported, clearly stated, and well-focused. Research techniques are introduced and incorporated into at least one composition. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. Students must pass the core assignments with a grade of C or higher. | 3 |
| BSC1010C | General Biology I
This course is primarily for science majors or students with a strong biology background. It is a study of the molecular and cellular composition and function of living organisms. Emphasis will be given to structure, chemical metabolism, and genetic mechanisms. Laboratory illustrates basic biological principles. Lab fee required. | 4 |
| BSC2093C | Anatomy and Physiology I
An integrated two-semester laboratory-oriented study of human anatomy and physiological function. Emphasis is placed on presenting accurate and significant information on the body systems and their interrelationships to structure and physiology. Recommended for students planning to pursue programs in nursing, allied health sciences, and physical education. Lab fee required. | 4 |
| BSC2094C | Anatomy and Physiology II
A continuation of BSC 2093C. Lab fee required. | 4 |
| INP2002 | Introduction to Industrial Psychology
This course is designed to develop understanding of the behavior of people in organizational settings and knowledge of how to deal effectively with it. Major topics include theories of organizational behavior, motivation and job satisfaction, leadership and supervision. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. | 3 |
| Humanities or History General Education course | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 68 |
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Did you know?
Basic ICD-9-CM Coding (HIM1222C) begins in the Fall Term only each year. |
