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5.00 Credits
Instruction in, and practice with, the coding systems used in health care with emphasis on ICD-9-CM (International Classification of Diseases, 9th Edition, Clinical Modification). Implications of diagnostic related groups (DRGs) and their relationship to coding assignment and financing of care. Previously HCI 221. Prerequisite: Completion witha grade of 2.0 or higher HCI 134 and BIOL& 170. HCI 174 and 175 or concurrent enrollment or instructor permission. Instructor consent needed prior to enrollment. Mandatory decimal grading.
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4.00 Credits
Coding theory and practice in outpatient care emphasizing Health CareFinancing Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Level ICurrent Procedural Terminology (CPT), HCPCS Level II. Ethical and legal coding practices stressed. Reimbursement methodologies related to APC's and RBRVS. Previously HCI 227. Prerequisite: Completion with a grade of 2.0 or higher - HCI 134, HCI 171 and BIOL& 170. HCI 174 and HCI 175 or concurrent enrollment. Instructor permission needed prior to enrollment. Mandatory decimal grading.
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5.00 Credits
Diagnosis and procedure coding using ICD-9- CM and CPT. Coding, and entering data into computerized encoder/grouper/abstracting system. Utilize Diagnostic Related Groups (DRGs) and Ambulatory Payment Classification (APCs). Other Coding Systems, fraud and abuse, and compliance issues discussed. Previously HCI 222. Prerequisite: Completion with a grade of 2.0 or higher of HCI 125, 154, 171 and 172. HCI Advisor Permission required. Mandatory decimal grading.
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3.00 Credits
Terms for drug ordering, dosing, administration. Effective use of drug references. Classes of drugs as they relate to body functions. Desired effects, side effects, contraindications, drugdrug interactions. Common drugs of each class. Controlled substances. Common drug regimens. Herbal medicine. Previously HCI 214. Prerequisites: Completion with a grade of 2.0 or higher of HCI 134 and BIOL& 170. HCI Advisor Permission required. Mandatory decimal grading.
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5.00 Credits
Introduction to principles of general mechanisms of diseases including etiology, prognosis, signs and symptoms. Relationship of normal body functioning to the physiologic changes that occur as a result of illness. Rationale for common therapies, laboratory tests and drugs for selected diseases. Previously HCI 215. Prerequisites: Completion with a grade of 2.0 or higher of HCI 134 and BIOL& 170. HCI Advisor permission required. Mandatory decimal grading.
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1.00 Credits
Experience in a hospital setting applying theory acquired in the first year of the Health Information Technician program. Filing, record retrieval, assembling records, performing discharge analysis, observing Admitting Office activities, evaluating and preparing release of information requests. Previously HCI 122. Prerequisites: Formal acceptance into second year of Health Information Technology Program. Completion with a grade of 2.0 or higher or concurrent enrollment in HCI 124, 170, 171. HCI Advisor permission required.
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4.00 Credits
Basic mathematical functions, measures of central tendency and variability. Manual and computer graphic display. Inpatient census and discharged patient statistical calculations and reports, including commonly computed average and rates. Previously HCI 223. Prerequisites: Formal acceptance into the second year of the Health Information Technology program. HCI Advisor permission required. Mandatory decimal grading.
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3.00 Credits
Evaluation of medical care, relationship to the credentialing process in health care facilities. Utilization review requirements and procedures. Risk management principles. Professional Review Organization, Joint Commission and National Committee for Quality Assurance. Prerequisites: Formal acceptance into second year of Health Information Technology Program. Completion with a grade of 2.0 or higher or concurrent enrollment in HCI 219, 225, and 228. HCI Advisor permission required. Mandatory decimal grading.
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5.00 Credits
Health Information Department management. Written/oral communications, legal aspects of supervision, job analysis/descriptions, interviewing, hiring, new staff orientation, staff education, motivation, problem employees, performance evaluations, unions, policies, procedures, office safety/layout, planning, budgets. Prerequisites: Formal acceptance into the second year of the Health Information Technology program. Completion with a grade of 2.0 or higher or concurrent enrollment in all HCI courses required in the HIT program. HCI Advisor permission required. Mandatory decimal grading.
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5.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of health care industry computer applications and technology; systems interoperability; health care facility databases/repositories; patient electronic health and dental records; computer security; legal aspects of eletronic records; networking; Internet issues in health care; PubMed. Prerequisite: CIS 105 or equivalent, health care classes or experience, and HCI Advisor permission. Mandatory Decimal Grading.
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