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3.00 Credits
This unit is designed to instruct the student in variety of topics and basic fundamentals in dentistry. It includes both didactic and clinical application of the topic.
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4.00 Credits
An overview of health records services in the United States and the role of the health record practitioner. It introduces the student to the principles and practices of the health records profession. Prerequisite: Admission to the Health Information Technology program or permission of the instructor.
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to dictating equipment and standards and transcription methods of medical records. Pre/co-requisites: HCHS 111 or permission of the instructor.
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4.00 Credits
An overview of the development of medical nomenclature and classification systems. This course presents the principles of coding of diseases and surgeries, and offers classroom lab practice of coding skills. Prerequisite: HCHIT 121or permission of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to human pathophysiology for non-nursing health professionals. Pathophysiology is abnormal change in the body. Content includes: normal, physioogy over the lifespan, abnormal pathophysiology, cellular function, immunity, gastro intestines, cancer, hematological disorders, nervous, skeletal and integument systems. Pre/co-requisites: HCHS 111, HCHS 113 or permission of the instructor.
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2.00 Credits
Covers the development and format of Current Procedural Terminology Coding (CPT). Included are instructions for basic CPT coding guidelines, descriptions and definitions of CPT symbols, correct usage of modifers, overview of the appendices in the CPT manual, and guidelines for using the CPT index. An introduction to the ambulatory patient classification (APC's) systems is also provided. Pre/co-requisites: HCHIT 121 or permission of the instructor.
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4.00 Credits
Course presents the medical record as a legal document. Included are the standards and regulations that govern medical records in various groups of agencies, and the role of the institutional policies. Also included is the study of methods used by healthcare facilities for assuring the provision of high quality medical care, legislation, and standards for quality management. Pre/co-requisites: HCHIT 121 or permission of the instructor.
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4.00 Credits
This course presents the forms, designs, filing, storage, and retention of medical records, the role of medical staff, introduction to various health care programs (DHHS, PRO, PPS), and current issues in health care records management. Pre/co-requisites: HCHIT 121 or permission of the instructor.
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4.00 Credits
Course presents the development of health information systems, computer applications in the health care industry, and methods used to control accuracy and security of information. Included are the concepts and procedures used in the preparation of statistical reports including vital statistics, census systems, common computer rates and Percentages.
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3.00 Credits
This course includes the discussion of prospective payment system, DRGs and reimbursement systems, ICD-9-CM official coding and reporting guidelines and other issues related to classification systems for maintaining specialized health information data. Prerequisite: HCHIT 211, 222, 223. Spring and Summer.
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