Health Information Management (HIM) at Southside Virginia Community College
Distance Learning
Time of Day
Term
- HIM 100 - Introduction to the Health Care Delivery System
- Introduces the organization of health care delivery system with emphasis on types of providers and the role that accrediting and licensing bodies play in the delivery of health care.Lecture 1 hour per week.
1 credits - HIM 105 - Current Procedural Terminology
- Develops skills in coding a diagnosis and/or procedure according to the principles of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Coding. NOT INTENDED FOR HIT MAJORS.Lecture 2 hours per week. 2 Credits.
Prerequisite: HLT 143.2 credits - HIM 107 - International Classification of Diseases II
- Stresses advanced International Classification of Diseases Clinical Modification Coding II (ICD-9-CM) coding skills through practical exercises. NOT INTENDED FOR HIT MAJORS.2-3 credits
- HIM 110 - Introduction to Human Pathology
- Introduces the basic concepts, terminology, etiology, and characteristics of pathological processes.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HIM 130 - Healthcare Information Systems
- Teaches basic concepts of microcomputer software (to include operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications. Focuses on microcomputer applications and information systems in the Healthcare environment. Provides a working introduction to electronic health information systems for allied health, teaching students how the adoption of electronic health records affects them as future healthcare professionals.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HIM 141 - Fundamentals of Health Information Systems I
- Focuses on health data collection, storage, retrieval and reporting systems, with emphasis on the role of the computer in accomplishing these functions. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HIM 143 - Managing Electronic Billing in a Medical Practice
- 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 - HIM 195 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students. May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit.Variable hours per week.
1-5 credits - HIM 196 - On-Site Training
- Specializes in career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and industry, supervised and coordinated by the college. Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit.Variable hours per week.
1-5 credits - HIM 226 - Legal Aspects of Health Record Documentation
- Presents the legal requirements associated with health record documentation. Emphasizes the policies and procedures concerning the protection of the confidentiality of patient's health records.Lecture 2 hours per week.
2 credits - HIM 229 - Performance Improvement in Health Care Settings
- Focuses on concepts of facility wide performance improvement, resource management and risk management. Applies tools for data collection and analysis.Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
2 credits - HIM 230 - Information Systems and Technology in Health Care
- 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 - HIM 233 - Electronic Health Records Management
- Studies new trends in management and processing of health information with emphasis on the electronic health record (EHR). Covers the definition, benefits, standards, functionality, confidentiality and security, and impact of the EHR in the healthcare environment. Explores implementation of the EHR including infrastructure required, project management techniques, information technology systems, workflow processes and redesign in various health care settings. Discusses legal issues created by implementation of the EHR.3 credits
- HIM 253 - Health Records Coding
- Examines the development of coding classification systems. Introduces ICD-9-CM coding classification system, its format and conventions. Stresses basic coding steps and guidelines according to body systems. Provides actual coding exercises in relation to each system covered.Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
3-5 credits - HIM 254 - Advanced Coding and Reimbursement
- Focuses on the applications and evaluation of advanced coding skills through practical exercises using actual healthcare data; while examining the components of DRGs, APCs and APGs and other prospective payment in the healthcare environment. Utilizes current coding standards in identifying payment methodologies, revenue cycle management and reimbursement.Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits - HIM 296 - On-Site Training
- Specializes in career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and industry, supervised and coordinated by the college. Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit.Variable hours per week.
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