HIT 103 - Medical Terminology I

Institution:

CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College

Subject:

Description:

This is the first part of a two-semester course that includes a development of medical terminology in a logical sequence. Medical terms are used in a limited number of body systems. Special attention is given to presenting medical terms in their proper context as related to: anatomy and physiology, pathology, clinical procedures, laboratory tests, and abbreviations. Students are introduced to the current official ICD-CM Coding Guidelines and given a brief history of reimbursement for health care services.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

HIT 106, HIT 107, HIT 108, CHE 118/121, BIO 425

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.bmcc.cuny.edu/

Phone Number:

(212) 220-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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