HIT 113 Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Terminology. 5 hrs. (5-0) This course is an introduction to the structure and function of anatomical body systems and the language of medicine. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology and be able to spell, define, pronounce and correctly use a number of medical terms and abbreviations. Code C

HIT 115 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for HIT. 4 hrs. (4-0) COREQUISITE: HIT 110 Medical Terminology or HIT 113 prior to or concurrent with HIT 115; Anatomy, Physiology, and Medical Terminology This course is a detailed study of common pathological conditions and the drugs of choice used in their treatment. Course focus is on description of conditions and diseases of the organ systems including etiology, signs and symptoms, methods of diagnosis, and treatment. Expected student outcomes include ability to analyze signs and symptoms in identifying disease entities and ability to describe appropriate diagnostic and treatment modalities. Code C

HIT 130 HIT Classification and Reimbursement. 3 hrs. (3-0) PREREQUISITE: Admission to program and permission of instructor. This course includes study of the uses of coded data in reimbursement and payment systems appropriate to health care settings and managed care. Course instruction focuses on techniques of coding, elements of prospective payment systems, billing and insurance procedures, third party payers, peer review organizations, explanation of benefits, managed care/capitation, and chargemaster description. Student competency includes demonstration of reimbursement and payment system principles, coding skills and billing applications (manual and/or computer assisted). Code C

HIT 131 Classifications Skills Laboratory. 1 hr. (0-1) PREREQUISITE: As required by program. This course allows the student to develop basic skills in classification and reimbursement methodologies. Emphasis is on coding techniques and billing procedures. Student competency is demonstrated by application of skills acquired in the theory class. Code C

HIT 151 Health Data Content and Structure. 3 hrs. (3-0) PREREQUISITE: Admission to program. This course is an introduction to the health information technology (HIT) profession and its basic skill requirements. This course includes an introduction to the content, use and structure of health care data and data sets and how these components relate to primary and secondary record systems. Student outcomes include mastery of basic concepts and functions in HIT including storage and retrieval systems, documentation requirements, abstracting, quantitative and qualitative analysis, registries and indexes, and forms and screen design. Code C

HIT 221 HIT Computer Applications. 2 hrs. (2-0) PREREQUISITE: Admission to program This course is a survey of computer usage in health care facilities with emphasis on data security and integrity in health information systems (administrative, patient registration, etc.). Course instruction focuses on concepts of computer technology related to health care and the tools and techniques for collecting, storing, and retrieving health care data. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of and competence in the use of various health information specific software applications. Code C

HIT 230 Medical Coding 3 hrs. (3-0) PREREQUISITE: Admission to program, permission of instructor, HIT 110 Medical Terminology or HIT 113 Anatomy, Physiology, and Medical Terminology, and HIT 115 Pathophysiology & Pharmacology. This course is intended to develop an understanding of coding and classification systems in order to assign valid diagnostic and procedure codes. Instruction includes description of classification and nomenclature systems; coding diagnoses and procedures; sequencing codes; analyzing actual medical records to identify data elements to be coded; and validating coded clinical information. Student competency includes demonstration of coding principles and applications (manual and/or computer assisted). Code C

HIT 231 Medical Coding Skills Laboratory 1 hr. (0-3) PREREQUISITE: Admission to program. This course provides laboratory practice in medical coding. This course allows the student to become proficient at skills learned in classification and coding systems theory classes. Student competency is demonstrated by accuracy in medical coding. Code C

HIT 232 Medical Coding Systems II. 3hrs. (3-0) PREREQUISITE: Admission to program, HIT 130 HIT Classification and Reimbursement, HIT 230 Medical Coding Systems I and HIT 231 Medical Coding Skills Lab I. This course is a continuation of Medical Coding Systems I which is intended to develop an understanding of coding and classification systems in order to assign valid diagnostic and procedure codes. Instruction includes coding diagnoses and procedures; sequencing codes; analyzing actual medical records to identify data elements to be coded; validating coded clinical information, DRG assignment and case mix/severity of illness data. Student competency includes demonstration of coding principles and applications (manual and/or computer assisted). Code C

HIT 233 Medical Coding Skills Laboratory II. 1 hr. (0-3) PREREQUISITE: Admission to program, HIT 130 HIT Classification and Reimbursement, HIT 230 Medical Coding Systems I and HIT 231 Medical Coding Skills Lab I. This course provides laboratory experience in medical coding. This course allows the student to become proficient at skills learned in medical coding systems theory classes. Student competency is demonstrated by accuracy and speed in medical coding simulation. Code C

HIT 283 Professional Practice in Med Coding. 2 hrs. (0-6) PREREQUISITE: Admission to program, permission of instructor, HIT 230 Medical Coding Systems I, HIT 231 Medical Coding Skills Lab I. COREQUISITE: HIT 232 Medical Coding Systems II and HIT 233 Medical Coding Skills Lab II.  This course provides experience in medical coding. This course allows the student to demonstrate basic competencies acquired in previous medical coding course work with on-site and on-campus laboratory experience. Student competency includes demonstrated medical coding proficiency. Code C