Credit Course Schedules

Focuses on medical terminology as it occurs in the anatomical systems of the human body. Students will learn the basic principles of medical word building, pronunciation, and use of medical terms. Students will also learn about all human anatomical systems, the study of common diseases, procedures, and abnormalities. No requisites. J fall, spring; C fall, spring; Online fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Focuses on medical terminology as it occurs in the anatomical systems of the human body. Students will learn the basic principles of medical word building, pronunciation, and use of medical terms. Students will also learn about all human anatomical systems, the study of common diseases, procedures, and abnormalities. No requisites. J fall, spring; C fall, spring; Online fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will learn procedures to become effective in the administrative duties necessary in today's state-of-the-art medical office. Students will examine medical records management, filing procedures, medicolegal communications, appointment scheduling, telephone procedures, insurance form completion, medical coding, medical transcription, and financial recordkeeping. No requisites. J fall, spring; C fall, spring; Online fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will be introduced to the health information technology utilized in electronic health record (HER) systems and fiscal management. Students will obtain hands-on experience through integrated practice management of software to obtain a comprehensive picture with an emphasis on quality assurance, legal, and ethical practices of documenting the clinical and administrative tasks that take place for a total patient encounter. No requisites. J fall, spring, C fall, spring, Online fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students are introduced to ICD-9/10-CM coding classification systems. Students will learn how diagnostic coding procedures relate to medical reimbursement and office operations. Prerequisites: HIT 1410 and HIT 1420. C spring; J spring; Online spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will gain an understanding of clinical classification systems, reimbursement methodologies, and financial management as it relates to health information management procedures. The course includes completion of CMS-1450 and CMS-1500 billing claims for inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, and physical encounters as well as review of inpatient cases to identify issues of fraud and abuse. Corequisite: HIT 2440 or HIT 2450. J fall, spring, C fall, spring, Online fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus