Health Information Management (HIM) at Virginia Western 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 106 - International Classification of Diseases I
- Introduces International Classification of Diseases Clinical Modification Coding I (ICD-9-CM) coding classification system and provides actual coding exercises. NOT INTENDED FOR HIT MAJORS.Lecture 2 hours per week.
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 111 - Medical Terminology I
- Introduces the student to the language used in the health record. Includes a system-by-system review of anatomical disease, and operative terms, abbreviations, radiography procedures, laboratory tests, and pharmacology terms. Part I of II.Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
2-3 credits - HIM 112 - Medical Terminology II
- Continues with focus on the language used in the health record. Includes a system-by-system review of anatomic disease, and operative terms, abbreviations, radiography procedures, laboratory tests, and pharmacology terms. Part II of II.Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
2-3 credits - HIM 113 - Medical Terminology and Disease Processes I
- Includes the study of prefixes, suffixes, stem words, and technical terms; puts emphasis on the causes and treatment of selected disease processes. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HIM 115 - Ambulatory Coding and Classification
- 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.
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 131 - Health Information Procedures
- Introduces the health care deliver system and (1) the purpose, content, legal and accreditation requirements of health records; (2) the use of health data nomenclatures and classification systems; (3) the organization of registries and indexes. Includes data retrieval, storage and processing systems, quality assurance methodologies, statistical reporting and supervision practices in a health record department. Provides practice in manual and computerized data collection and display techniques.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 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 149 - Introduction to Medical Practice Management
- Introduces principles of administrative practice management. Examines patient scheduling, records management, financial systems and other systems/procedures. Focuses on the development of organizations and decision making skills utilized by the practice manager.Lecture 2 hours per week.
2 credits - HIM 150 - Health Records Management
- Presents documentation format and content of the medical record relevant to the coding function. Introduces application of standard techniques for filing, maintenance, and acquisition of health information. Examines the processes of collecting, computing, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data related to health care services. Includes legal and regulatory guidelines for the control and use of health information data.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HIM 163 - Anatomy and Physiology for Administrative Health Professionals
- Introduces the structure and function of the systems of the human body as applied by administrative health professionals.3 credits
- HIM 190 - Coordinated Internship
- Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit.Variable hours per week.
1-5 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 197 - Cooperative Education
- Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college's cooperative education office.Is applicable to all occupational-technical curricula at the discretion of the college. Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit.Variable hours per week.
1-5 credits - HIM 200 - Survey of Healthcare Administration
- Provides an overview of healthcare. Prepares the student with the essential vocabulary and thought processes to understand and evaluate the legal, political and ethical challenges facing healthcare in the US needed for a supervisory role in healthcare administration. Introduces healthcare policy, how healthcare is organized and dispensed, and how the practitioner can be better work in the system.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HIM 220 - Health Statistics
- Introduces the student to basic statistical principles and calculations as applied in the health care environment, procedures for collection and reporting vital statistics, and basic quality control basics.Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
2-3 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 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 249 - Supervision and Management Practices
- Introduces supervision and management principles with emphasis on the application of these principles in the health information setting.Lecture 3 hours per week.
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 260 - Pharmacology for Health Information Technology
- Emphasizes general pharmacology for Health Information professionals; covers general principles of drug actions/reactions, major drug classes, specific agents within each class, and routine mathematical calculation needed to determine desired dosages.Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
2-3 credits - HIM 265 - Facility Based Medical Coding
- Students will learn to accurately assign CPT, ICD-9 Level 1, 2 and 3, in addition to HCPCS codes for inpatient, outpatient facility, and ambulatory surgical centers according to guidelines and rules set forth by the cooperating parties. Students will apply the theory and regulations concerning prospective payment systems (in and out of the facility setting) APC and DRG assignment.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HIM 290 - Coordinated Internship
- Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit.Variable hours per week.
1-5 credits - HIM 295 - 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 297 - Cooperative Education
- Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college's cooperative education office.Is applicable to all occupational-technical curricula at the discretion of the college. Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit.Variable hours per week.
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