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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: HT 101 with a grade of C or higher and MA 106. This course introduces health care statistics and the application of Performance Improvement tools and techniques, with an emphasis on statistical computation, analysis and display of data. Students gain a working knowledge of defi nitions, formulas, data collection and computation methods to determine standard rates, percentages and averages for health care data. Other topics include Utilization Management, JCAHO, quality and appropriateness of patient care as determined by chart review and analysis.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: HT 102 and MA 106, with a C or better. Supervised Professional Practice I is a course designed to familiarize the student with professional applications of health information technology theories and practices in acute and ambulatory facilities. In this 120-hour internship, students will have the opportunity to demonstrate and apply knowledge and skill learned in class in a supervised field work environment through functions such as management of medical record content; admission procedures; discharge analysis and abstracting; record control and file maintenance; and use of performance improvement tools and health care statistics compilation. Internships must be secured and processed two weeks in advance of each term. Students should be near the end of their academic program to take these courses. Please see the Internship section of our website for complete instructions, application form and requirements. 3 Credit Hours
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: HT 101 with a C or better; and one of the following: CS 101, CS 241 or CS 125, with a C or better. This course provides knowledge of how the evolution of computers has impacted the health care field with focus on electronic processing methods in the Health Information Management Department. Students will also gain computer skills through simulated management of health data using data base software. Topics and project work include Internet research methods; security, access and other current issues surrounding development and use of computerized patient records and electronic data. 3 Credit Hours
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Prerequisites: ME 201 and SC 130, with a C or better. This course provides instruction in the assignment of numeric codes from the International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification, to medical diagnoses and procedures. Emphasis is placed on accurate code selection and following approved guidelines and coding conventions, and correct sequencing of principal and secondary diagnosis and procedure codes. 3 Credit Hours
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: ME 201, SC 130, and HT 211, with a C or better. This course provides instruction in the classification and coding of ambulatory care encounters using Physicians Common Procedural Terminology (CPT-4) and HCPCS Level II (National) codes. Using workbook exercises and medical reports, students learn to accurately assign CPT codes for all occasions of service and encounters in a physician practice or outpatient care setting. 3 Credit Hours
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Prerequisites: HT 211, HT 212, and SC 220 ,with a C or better in each. This course integrates and builds on basic knowledge and skills acquired in HT 211 and HT 212, enhancing skill level through use of clinical case studies. Reimbursement topics include DRG's, APC's, RBRV's, Chargemasters and Coding Compliance. Students will gain foundation knowledge of coding for reimbursement through review of claim forms and exposure to encoding and grouping software3 Credit Hours
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: HT 102, with a C or better and CS 101, CS 125, or CS 241 or permission of Program Director. Theories, principles and techniques of managing health information departments are presented in this class. Students gain a thorough understanding of registers and indexes; filing, numbering and storage methods; as well as problem solving strategies through participation in a variety of case studies and hands-on exercises. Training with both spreadsheet and HIM specific software is provided, including management applications, chart tracking and release of information functions. Health records in alternative settings are explored, as are current topics in the field. 3 Credit Hours
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: HT 213, with a C or better. The focus of this course is to provide the student with a solid understanding of the relationship and/or uses of coded and health information data to reimbursement in all healthcare settings and managed care. The course is designed to explore a variety of topics including, but not limited to, current prospective payment systems (PPS), key healthcare insurance plans, chargemaster data elements and maintenance requirements, regulatory healthcare compliance, billing practices, and revenue cycle management considerations. 3 Credit Hours
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisites: CS 101, HT 101 and HT 213, with a C or better. This is a one-credit capstone course that requires students to demonstrate knowledge and application of coding principles, and provides exposure to automated encoding software and billing systems. Students locate an appropriate facility for their internship, at which time Fisher college will negotiate an Affiliation Agreement with the site. Students spend 30 hours at the site, coding inpatient and outpatient records, and acquiring hands-on experience. If a student cannot legitimately secure an affiliation site, they will complete a coding practicum that provides a comparable experience through cases, projects and software. 1 Credit Hour
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisites: CS 101, HT 101 and HT 213, with a C or better. This is a two-credit capstone course that requires students to demonstrate knowledge and application of coding principles, and provides exposure to automated encoding software and billing systems. Students locate an appropriate facility for their internship, at which time Fisher College will negotiate an Affiliation Agreement with the site. Students spend 80 hours at the site, coding inpatient and outpatient records, and acquiring hands-on experience. If a student cannot legitimately secure an affiliation site, they will complete a coding practicum that provides a comparable experience through cases, projects and software. 2 Credit Hours
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