Health Information Technology (HIT) at Lord Fairfax Community College
- HIT 115 - Ambulatory Coding and Classification
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Focuses on disease and procedure classification in the ambulatory care environment. Develops basic coding and classification knowledge using ICD-9-CM and CPT. Not Intended for HIT majors.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- HIT 143 - Managing Electronic Billing in a Medical Practice
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Presents practical knowledge on use of computer technology in medical practice management. Develops basic skills in preparation of universal billing claim. Explores insurance claim processing issues.
Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
2-3 credits
- HIT 226 - Legal Aspects of Health Record Documentation
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Presents the legal requirements associated with health record documentation. Emphasizes the plicies and procedures concerning the protection of the confidentiality of patient's health records.
Lecture 2 hours per week.
2 credits
- HIT 230 - Information Systems and Technology in Health Care
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Explores computer technology and system application in health care. Introduces the information systems life cycle.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits
- HIT 260 - Pharmacology for Health Information Technology
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Introduces the general study of drug classifications, uses and effects as required to perform health data collection and retrieval tasks.
Lecture 2 hours per week.
2 credits
- HIT 298 - Seminar and Project
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Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.
May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
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