Health Information Management (HIM)
HIM 100 Health Data Content and Structure 4 Hours (repeatable max of 4 hrs)
Emphasis on the health information profession, interdisciplinary relationships, health care data management, documentation standards, methods of access and retention of image-based information and maintenance of health information in acute and non-acute care facilities. Procedures for maintaining vital statistics and specialized registries will be included.
Course Fee: $75
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2020; fall 2020; spring 2021; fall 2021; spring 2022; fall 2022
HIM 220 Statistical Applications in Health Information Management 2 Hours
Emphasis on acquiring knowledge and skills in data collection methods, health statistics terminology and computation, and presentation of reported health statistics.
Prerequisite(s): HIM 100 and (MA 109C or MATH 109 or MA 116C or MATH 116)
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
HIM 221 Health Information and Quality Management 4 Hours (repeatable max of 4 hrs)
Exploration of principles of management, human relations, human resources, total quality management, utilization and risk management and credentialing in the HIM department and healthcare setting.
Prerequisite(s): HIM 100
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
HIM 225 Legal Issues in Health Information Management 2 Hours
Advanced course relating concepts and principles of law, the health record as a legal document, confidential communication, consents and authorization, release of information and current trends in health legislation.
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2020; fall 2020; spring 2021; fall 2021; spring 2022; fall 2022
HIM 230 Computer Systems and Applications in Health Information Management 3 Hours (repeatable max of 3 hrs)
Exploration of computer systems for health information management with emphasis on the electronic health record. Various HIM software applications will be utilized.
Prerequisite(s): HIM 100 and (CSCI 145C or CIS 141)
Course Fee: $65
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2020; spring 2021; spring 2022
HIM 250 International Classification of Diseases (ICD) Coding 4 Hours (repeatable max of 4 hrs)
Discussion of various nomenclature and classification systems. Guidelines used to assign codes to disease and operations in the ICD classification system. Note: Permission of instructor may be required.
Prerequisite(s): HIM 100 and AH 290 and (BIO 131C or BIOL 131)
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2020; summer 2020; fall 2020; spring 2021; spring 2022
HIM 251 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System / Current Procedural Terminology (HCPCS / CPT) Coding 4 Hours (repeatable max of 4 hrs)
Application of HCPCS/CPT coding principles to outpatient reimbursement systems. Note: Permission of instructor may be required.
Prerequisite(s): HIM 100
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2020; summer 2020; fall 2020; fall 2021; fall 2022
HIM 252 Healthcare Payment Systems 3 Hours
Overview of management of health care payment systems including insurances, billing and collection processes, case mix analysis, corporate compliance, HIPAA, and other current reimbursement issues.
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2020; spring 2021; spring 2022
HIM 290 Medical Terminology 2 Hours
A course designed to acquaint the student with the specialized language of medicine and to develop communication skills in areas where use of medical terms is necessary and appropriate.
Equivalent(s): AH 290
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2020; fall 2020; spring 2021; fall 2021; spring 2022; fall 2022
HIM 291 Advanced Medical Terminolgy 2 Hours
Terminology of diseases, operations and treatment modalities.
Prerequisite(s): (AH 290 or HIM 290)
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2020; spring 2021; spring 2022
HIM 292 Pharmacology and Laboratory Diagnostics 2 Hours
Study of pharmacology, laboratory tests and diagnostics as they relate to the management of health information.
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2020; fall 2021; fall 2022
HIM 295 Seminar and Professional Practice Experience 5 Hours
Final project-based field experience. Two weeks preparatory classroom work; two weeks focused field experience, on-campus post-seminar and project persentation. Students responsible for own expenses. Note: Completion of all associate degree HIM required courses is required.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
HIM 330 Electronic Health Record Systems 3 Hours
Uitlization, application, analysis, and evaluation of an electronic health record system for data collection, communication, storage, reporting, and exchange of health information.
Prerequisite(s): (HIM 100 or HCA 340 or CD 280 or NUR 105 or SWRK 205)
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2020; fall 2021; fall 2022
HIM 350 Health Informatics Research 3 Hours
Applies principles and methods of scientific research to selected topics in Health Informatics and relevant healthcare issues.
Prerequisite(s): HIM 230 and PH 383 and HCA 340
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Health Information Management (529)
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2020; fall 2021; fall 2022
HIM 351 International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) Coding 1 Hour
Course provides students with opportunities to learn and apply guidelines of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding.
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Health Information Management (529)
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
HIM 421 Health Information Leadership and Management 3 Hours
Application, evaluation, and creation of operational, managerial, and strategic planning for health information including project managment, budgeting, human resources, professional development, and other administrative functions.
Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Academy Junior, Academy Senior, Freshman or Sophomore may not enroll.
Enrollment is limited to students in Health Information Management (529)
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2020; spring 2021; spring 2022
HIM 422 Clinical Evaluation and Outcomes 3 Hours
Advanced course in applying measurements, evaluations, and reports to processes, structures,and outcomes in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of health information management and clinical services.
Prerequisite(s): PH 383 and HIM 221
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Health Information Management (529)
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2020; spring 2021; spring 2022
HIM 430 Health Data Management and Analytics 3 Hours
Acquisition, analysis, display, interpretation, reporting, transformation, and management of healthcare data to respond to needs, trends, and changes in clinical practice, management, health care quality, regulations, legislation, accrediting bodies and marketplace.
Prerequisite(s): HIM 330 and (HIM 230 or (HCA 446 and HCA 447) or CIT 350 or BDAN 330 or INS 272C)
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Health Information Management (529)
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2020; fall 2021; fall 2022
HIM 450 Application & Analysis of Him Theory 3 Hours
Advanced study in application and analysis of HIM theory in healthcare settings. Must be taken in semester prior to enrollment in HIM 495 Capstone PPE.
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Health Information Management (529)
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2020; fall 2021; fall 2022
HIM 495 Capstone Professional Practice Experience 3-6 Hours
Professional practice experience in a health-related setting. Students are responsible for their travel. Lab component required. Note: Completion of all HIM baccalaureate degree required courses are required for course enrollment.
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2020; summer 2020; fall 2020; spring 2021; summer 2021; fall 2021; spring 2022; fall 2022