HIT 100 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

T Fall /Spring

Development of a medical vocabulary through the study of word construction, spelling and pronunciation, medical abbreviations and symbols, and use of terminology in correspondence and reports used in the medical profession is presented.

Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week

Prerequisite(s): None

 

HIT 101 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH INFORMATION

Fall

A course that will initiate the student to the field of Medical Record Technology. An overview of the functions and responsibilities of the technologist, and orientation to the technical skills held by the technologist, including skills necessary to maintain components of health record system consistent with the medical administrative, ethical, legal, accreditation and regulatory requirements of the health care delivery system.

Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

HIT 102 HEALTH RECORDS SYSTEMS

Spring

Study of the content regarding format, evaluation and completeness of the medical record; licensing, accrediting, and regulatory agencies, numbering systems, patient indexes, filing systems, records retention, and storage and retrieval.

Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Health Information-HIT 101 and acceptance into HIT Program.

 

HIT 103 HEALTH RECORDS SYSTEMS LAB

Spring

This course all ows the student the laboratory hands-on experience in evaluating content, format, and completeness of actual medical records. Also included in this lab is experience with numbering systems, patients indexes, filing systems, records retention, and storage and retrieval. Computer experience will be utilized as a teaching method.

Credit: 1 hour - Two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Health Information-HIT 101 and acceptance into the HIT program.

 

HIT 104 ADVANCED MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

Spring

A continuation of the development of medical vocabulary in order to understand the language used in the medical profession including pronunciation, spelling, and definition of medical terms.

Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Medical Terminology-HIT 100 with a grade of "C" or better.

 

HIT 105 MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION

Fall /Spring

This course involves transcribing operative notes, history and physicals, consultations, radiology and pathology reports, and discharge summaries by use of transcription unit and a microcomputer. The development of English skills and the decision-making process in the medical setting is also stressed.

Credit: 3 hour - One lecture and four lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Beginning Keyboarding-IMS 121.

Co-requisites: Business Computer Systems – COM 111 and Medical Terminology – HIT 100.

 

HIT 106 PRINCIPLES OF INSURANCE

Spring

The purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with the efficiency and smooth operation of insurance through the study of basic medical and insurance abbreviations and terms, correct and incorrect procedural and diagnostic codings, insurance billing, and type of insurance coverage.

Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

 

HIT 107 MEDICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES

Spring

This course will introduce students to medical office procedures and practices. Students will study procedures, forms, communications, and other aspects of administrative duties that are expected for medical office settings. This course includes a computerized practice management simulation applying office management/appointment scheduling, billing procedures, and medical practice report generation. Development of information management techniques and decision-making skills are stressed.

Credit: 4 hours - Three lecture and two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Keyboarding ability.

 

 

 

HIT 109 INTRODUCTION TO CODING

Fall

The study of the five-digit procedure code numbers, modifiers, and/or description of each service, given a series of problems relating to various medical procedures and services and using the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and ICD-9 code books.

Credit: 2 hours - Two lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

 

HIT 110 ADVANCED MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION

Spring

A continuation of Medical Transcription in which students again transcribe various medical reports and correspondence with use of a transcription unit and microcomputer. A simulated medical office setting is applied and proofreading/editing skills are strongly stressed.

Credit: 3 hours - One lecture and four lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Medical Transcription-HIT 105 with a grade of "C" or better.

 

HIT 161 CODING CPC EXAM PREPARATION COURSE

By Request

The study of CPT-4 outpatient coding in order to support the student in the preparation of the Certified Professional Coder Examination given by the American Academy of Professional Coders.

Credit: 3 hours – Three lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

 

HIT 192 MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT INTERNSHIP

Summer/By Request

Supervised work experience in an approved training station for students pursuing a one year certificate in the Medical Office Assistant program. Each student is required to complete 150 hours at a worksite during the semester.

Credit: 2 hours - Ten lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Career Development - INT 111 and Instructor’s Approval.

 

HIT 193 MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION INTERNSHIP

Summer/By Request

Supervised work experience in an approved training station for students pursuing a career in the Medical Transcription field. Each student is required to complete 150 hours at a worksite during the semester.

Credit: 2 hours - Ten lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Career Development-INT 111 and Instructor’s Approval.

 

HIT 194 MEDICAL CODING SPECIALIST INTERNSHIP

Summer/By Request

Supervised work experience in an approved training station for students pursuing a one-year Medical Coding Specialist certificate. Each student is required to complete 150 hours at a worksite during the semester.

Credit: 2 hours – Ten lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Career Development – INT 111 and Instructor’s Approval

 

HIT 201 HEALTH DATA AND STATISTICS

Fall

Data collection methods, computation, and presentation of commonly reported health care statistics, definitions of terms used in reporting health statistics, and vital statistics.

Credit: 2 hours - Two lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Elementary Statistics-MAT 210 and acceptance into the HIT program.

 

 

HIT 202 CLINICAL PRACTICUM I

Fall

Clinical experience in the areas of patient registration, registration procedures in the medical record department; storage and retrieval of medical records, technical analysis of the medical record, coding and indexing, and medical transcription.

Credit: 2 hours - Ten clinical hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Intro to Health Information-HIT 101 and acceptance into the HIT program.

 

HIT 203 MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH CARE

Fall

Study of management principles as applied to the medical record department, including an introduction to management, the functions of planning, organizing, controlling; actuating/supervising, problem solving, and quality assurance in the medical record department.

Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Intro to Health Information-HIT 101 and acceptance into the HIT program.

 

HIT 204 CODING

Fall

The study of classifications and nomenclatures, with in-depth coverage of ICD-9-CM indexing.

Credit: 5 hours - Four lecture and two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Anatomy and Physiology-BIO 212 and Fundamentals of Medical Science-HIT 215.

 

HIT 209 INTERMEDIATE CODING

Spring

This course concentrates on analyzing medical chart documentation, assigning diagnostic/procedure codes, and maximizing reimbursement. An in-depth look will be presented of ICD-9-CM, CPT and HCPCS coding systems, along with DRG assignment. Emphasis will be placed on the development of critical thinking skills required for mastery level coding.

Credit: 4 hours – Three lecture and two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Medical Terminology - HIT 100 and Introduction to Coding - HIT 109

 

HIT 210 CPT CODING

Spring

This course covers the principles of coding with CPT. Students will develop an understanding of coding and classification systems in order to assign valid CPT/HCPCS procedures codes used to report reimbursable services.

Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Intro to Health Information-HIT 101 and Coding-HIT 204

 

HIT 211 MEDICO - LEGAL ASPECTS

Fall

Study of the basic concepts and principles of law and their application to the health care field, and specific all y to the medical record department. Laws dealing with confidentiality and release of information, liability of health care providers, and other topics are covered.

Credit: 2 hours - Two lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Intro to Health Information-HIT 101 and acceptance into the HIT program.

 

HIT 212 QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Spring

Study of quality management systems. Includes the purpose and philosophy of quality improvements; utilization management, performance improvement and risk management in the acute care facility; coordination of quality management activities with physician credential/reappointment and employee performance evaluation; quality management requirements for acute care facilities in specific program areas; quality management in the non-acute facility; confidentiality of quality management information; and the expanding quality management function.

Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Intro to Health Information-HIT 101 and acceptance into the HIT program.

 

HIT 213 CLINICAL PRACTICUM II

Spring

Clinical experience in the areas of the medical staff, JACH, quality assurance, utilization review, PRO, medicare DRG's coding reinforcement and health information systems.

Credit: 2 hours - Ten clinical hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Clinical Practicum I-HIT 202

 

HIT 214 HEALTH INFORMATION IN NON-TRADITIONAL SETTING

Spring

Study of medical services in health care institutions other than acute care hospital, includes regulation agencies, reporting systems, controls, the health record system and other related topics.

Credit: 2 hours - Two lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Intro to Health Information-HIT 101 and acceptance into the HIT program.

 

HIT 215 FUNDAMENTALS OF MEDICAL SCIENCE

Spring

Introduction to general principles of disease with emphasis on the etiology, symptoms, signs, diagnostic findings and treatment.

Credit: 4 hours - Four lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the HIT program.