Health Information Management (HIMT)

HIMT 111 Introduction to Health Information Management Tech (A, WI, SP, SU, DL)

3 credits
The student will be introduced to the various roles of the health information management technician within the health care system and professional organizations in which the health information management technician is affiliated. The educational and credentialing requirements for the HIM professional will be studied. The student will explore the various functions performed under the auspices of health information management. An overview of the health care delivery system in the United States will also be discussed. 

This course is the entry point into the Health Information Management Technology (HIMT) degree program and the Medical Coding Certificate program. Therefore, students will be required to complete a drug screening and background check by the end of the second week of the quarter as a requirement for acceptance into the HIMT degree program or Medical Coding certificate program.  Students enrolling in this course will be accepted into one of the above mentioned programs contingent upon clear results on a drug screening, a clear background check, and a grade of “C” or above in this course. 

Lecture:  3 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisites: High school biology within the past 5 years or BIO 100 or equivalent college credit; high school chemistry within the past 3 years or CHEM 100 or equivalent college credit; HIMT 121; and CIT 094. A grade of “C” or higher must be achieved in all prerequisite coursework.
Lab fee:  $5.00

HIMT 112 Electronic Health Concepts (SU, DL)              

2 credits
This course discusses electronic health concepts as they relate to safety and quality of health care, homeland security, HIPAA and escalating health care costs. These national concerns have brought the electronic health record (EHR) to the forefront of the health care industry and have created several initiatives that are driving the standardization and implementation of the EHR and EHR systems.
Lecture:  1 hour – Lab: 2 hours   Lab fee:  $20.00

HIMT 113 Managed Care Trends (A,–DL)

2 credits
This course will provide students with an understanding of various issues regarding managed care that have been instrumental in the redesign and remodeling of patient care delivery. Topics discussed include types of plans, analysis of data to determine effects of managed care, evaluation of managed care plans, rules and regulations affecting managed care, implementation of plans and clinical outcomes management.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 0 hours

HIMT 121 Advanced Medical Terminology (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)

3 credits
The student will study medical terminology as it relates to word parts, human body structure, procedural terms, abbreviations, directional terms, anatomical planes and regions, and the following: integument system, musculoskeletal system, hematology, immune system, endocrine system, nervous system, special senses, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal system, urinary system, male reproductive system, female reproductive system, obstetrics and neonatology, mental health and oncology. Recommended: Completion of MULT 101 Medical Terminology
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Lab Fee: $5.00

HIMT 133 Legal Aspects of Health Information (SP,–DL)

3 credits
The student will study the policies and procedures for processing health records for legal purposes. The importance of the maintenance of confidentiality of health information (both paper and electronic records and databases), the proper handling of requests for, and the transfer of health information will be discussed.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: HIMT 111 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Lab fee: $25.00

HIMT 135 Health Data Management (A,–DL)

5 credits
The student will be introduced to filing systems as well as to the computer-based patient record (CPR). The student will study the policies and procedures required to collect, analyze, interpret, report, and maintain health care data. The student will gain knowledge of health record content required to perform chart reviews for quality assessment and abstracting functions.
Lecture: 4 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: HIMT 111 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Lab fee: $25.00

HIMT 141 Pharmacology and Health Information Management (W, SP,–DL)

3 credits
This course will survey the major classifications of drugs. The indications and contraindications for use will be presented. Emphasis will be placed on the correlation between drug therapy and disease. The student will be required to use various desk references efficiently. Recommended: Completion of HIMT 121
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: BIO 121 or (BIO 261 and BIO 262) with a grade of “C” or higher
Lab Fee: $5.00

HIMT 243 Comparative Health Settings in HIM (SP,–DL)

3 credits
The student will study health information systems in nonhospital health care facilities, along with the sources of data for these systems and their uses and users. The appropriate technical aspects and functions within these various systems will be discussed along with the various reporting and accrediting requirements for each of the specific health care facilities discussed. Field trips to various health care facilities may be scheduled.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisites: HIMT 111 and HIMT 135 with a grade of “C” or higher
Lab Fee: $5.00

HIMT 245 ICD-9-CM Coding (A, SP,–DL)

5 credits
The student will be introduced to the nomenclature and major classification and indexing systems in ICD-9-CM utilized in coding medical information. Laboratory experiences will emphasize the application of the related skills with accuracy and completeness.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 4 hours
Prerequisites: BIO 122 or (BIO 261, BIO 262, and BIO 263), HIMT 111 and HIMT 121 with a grade of “C” or higher
Lab fee: $80.00

HIMT 245A Introduction to ICD-9-CM Coding (A, SP,–DL)

1 credit
HIMT 245A is the first module of HIMT 245. In this module, students are introduced to basic ICD-9-CM coding guidelines and conventions.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 0 hours
Lab fee: $5.00

HIMT 255 CPT-4 Coding (W, SU,–DL)

5 credits
The student will be introduced to ambulatory coding and payment systems emphasizing CPT-4 coding. Laboratory experiences will emphasize the application of the related skills with accuracy and completeness.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 4 hours
Prerequisites: BIO 122 or (BIO 261, BIO 262, and BIO 263), HIMT 111 and HIMT 121 with a grade of “C” or higher
Lab fee: $80.00

HIMT 255A Intro to CPT-4 Coding and Evaluation and Management (W, SU,–DL)

1.5 credits
HIMT 255A is the first module of HIMT 255. In this module, students are introduced to basic CPT-4 coding guidelines and Evaluation and Management coding.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 1 hour
Lab fee: $10.00

HIMT 256 Clinical Data Analysis (W,–DL)

3 credits
The student will study clinical information used to support diagnoses and services provided to patients as it pertains to health care data management in coding for reimbursement of health care services, the evaluation of practice patterns, the assessment of clinical outcomes, and the analysis of cost-effectiveness of services provided.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: HIMT 121 with a grade of “C” or higher
Lab Fee: $5.00

HIMT 257 Introduction to Health Statistics (SP,–DL)

3 credits
The student is introduced to procedures for properly collecting, organizing, displaying and interpreting health care data to meet the needs of various users while complying with the standards of the health care facility. The users of data can include the patient, medical staff, nursing and allied health staff, state and federal regulatory agencies, JCAHO and insurance companies.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisites: CIT 102, HIMT 111, and HIMT 135 with a grade of “C” or higher, or permission from the instructor for those not enrolled in the HIMT
Lab Fee: $5.00

HIMT 259 Quality and Resource Management (A,–DL)

3 credits
The student will be introduced to the internal and external requirements for establishing, operating, and maintaining quality improvement and utilization management programs. Accreditation standards pertaining to the quality of health information will be discussed, along with methods used in bench marking, credentialing, critical pathways, monitoring and evaluation, occurrence screening, peer review and risk management.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisites: CIT 102, HIMT 111, and HIMT 257 with a grade of “C” or higher
Lab fee: $25.00

HIMT 265 Medical Reimbursement (A,–DL)

3 credits
Students are introduced to basic terminology regarding medical insurance and how coding systems used in outpatient and inpatient health care settings are used to obtain payment for health care services. A discussion of various third-party payers will be presented, as well as reimbursement methodologies used by these payers. Students are introduced to claims processing in the physicians’ office setting. Topics discussed include CMS 1500 and office procedures for posting payments and claims follow-up.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisites: HIMT 245, HIMT 255 with a grade of “C” or higher
Lab Fee: $5.00

HIMT 267 Principles of Management (W,–DL)

3 credits
The student will be introduced to the functions related to planning, organizing, controlling, and evaluating human resources and health information management services. Other topics include the direction and documentation necessary for the supervision of personnel.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Lab Fee: $5.00

HIMT 270 Case Management in Health Care (W,–DL)

2 credits
This course is designed to introduce the student to the role of the case manager. The five major areas of discussion include coordination and service delivery, physical and psychological factors, benefit systems and cost benefits analysis, case management concepts, and community resources.
Lecture: 2 hours
Lab Fee: $5.00

HIMT 274 Issues in Health Information Management Technology (SP,–DL)

1-3 credits
This special topics course is designed to provide presentation of topics pertinent topics and current trends in the health information management field.
Lecture: 1-3 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: HIMT 111, varies with topic offered

HIMT 275 Intermediate Coding (A,–DL)

5 credits
This course provides the students with continued experience in ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 Coding. An emphasis is placed on practical applications of professional coders. The students will code from case studies and patient medical records.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 4 hours
Prerequisites: HIMT 111, 245, 255, and 256 with a grade of “C” or higher
Corequisite: HIMT 265
Lab fee: $130.00

HIMT 290 Capstone for HIMT (W)

2 credits
This course is designed to provide opportunities for students to work individually or in groups on HIM projects for community organizations or healthcare facilities. Students incorporate knowledge gained throughout the HIMT curriculum in the completion of the assigned project(s). Project management skills, continuous quality management skills (CQI), and/or other management concepts are incorporated into the project(s), Students are required to match the appropriate AHIMA competencies (e.g., domains, tasks, subtasks, and knowledge clusters) to the project completed before presenting the project results to facility contacts and/or peers.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisites: HIMT 292 and HIMT 294 with a grade of "C" or higher.


HIMT 292 Practical Applications in HIMT (SU)

4 credits
Students are provided with practical applications in HIMT they can apply to health information storage and retrieval, record completion, and release of information. Students are required to participate in an orientation to an actual health information management department and/or facility. Students will begin preparatory work for the RHIT certification examination and will complete assignments requiring them to apply the fundamentals of English grammar and the writing process.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 6 hours
Prerequisites: CIT 102, HIMT 111, HIMT 121, HIMT 133, HIMT 135, HIMT 243 and HIMT 245 with a grade of “C” or higher and permission from the instructor. Completion of a health record, a 2-step TB test, a clear BCI check, and a clear drug screen are also required.
Corequisite: HIMT 255
Lab fee: $50.00

HIMT 294 Clinical Practicum II (A)

4 credits
Students will be further exposed to the HIM functions and software applications used in HIM. Students will be assigned projects to complete that require the application of concepts studied throughout the HIMT curriculum. Students continue preparatory work for the RHIT certification examination and will complete assignments requiring them to apply the fundamentals of English grammar and the writing process.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 6 hours
Prerequisites: HIMT 245, HIMT 255, HIMT 257 and HIMT 292 with a grade of “C” or higher and permission from the instructor.. Completion of a health record, a 2-step TB test, a clear BCI check, and a clear drug screen are also required.
Corequisites: HIMT 259 and 265
Lab fee: $50.00

HIMT 296 Practical Medical Coding Applications in HIMT  (W)

4 credits
Students are provided continued experience with practical applications in HIMT. Medical coding and reimbursement activities are emphasized in this course. Students will begin preparatory work for the CCA certification examination. Students will complete assignments requiring them to apply the fundamentals of English grammar and the writing process.

Lecture:  1 hour – Lab: 6 hours
Prerequisites: HIMT 275 and HIMT 294 with a grade of “C” or higher and permission from the instructor. Completion of a health record, a 2-step TB test, a clear BCI check, and a clear drug screen are also required.
Lab fee:  $50.00