Phoenix College 2011–2012 CATALOG AND HANDBOOK
HES272 Clinical Practicum in Athletic Training 1 credit(s) 7.5 period(s) lab Practical application, in a clinical setting and under direct supervision, of methods and techniques of treatment of athletic injuries. Prerequisites: HES271. HES273 Athletic Training: Advanced Wrapping and Taping Techniques 2 credit(s) 2 period(s) lecture Expands and enhances practical uses of basic taping and wrapping skills. Hands-on experience in the use of braces, athletic taping, and elastic wraps to care for athletic injuries. Prerequisites: HES271 or permission of instructor.
HIM – Health Information Management HIM101 Introduction to Health Information Management 1 credit(s) 1 period(s) lecture Detailed investigation of the history and development of the health information management profession. Career opportunities, ethics, history, and functions of the health information management profession in relationship to the healthcare delivery system. Overview of health information systems used to identify, file, and store patient health information. Prerequisites: HCC130 or permission of Program Director. HIM105 Computers in Healthcare and Health Record Systems 2 credit(s) 2 period(s) lecture Introduction to computer applications in healthcare settings including electronic health records, health record content, structure, and origin of clinical information for various healthcare settings. A basic review of federal, state, and organizational documentation guidelines. Legal and ethical issues applicable to health information documentation and coding practices. Prerequisites: HCC130 or permission of Program Director.
HIM140 Acute Care Documentation and Standards 2 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture + lab A comprehensive review of acute care hospital health records. Study of the origination, development, content, flow, and format of acute care records. Documentation standards and chart analysis guidelines specific to accreditation standards, state licensing, and Medicare certification requirements. Prerequisites: HCC130 or permission of Program Director. Prerequisites or Corequisites: HIM101 or permission of Program Director.
HIM204 Cancer Registry 4 credit(s) 6 period(s) lecture + lab Requirements for managing a cancer registry, including comparisons of systems and data related to a hospital and central cancer registry and other registry standardsetting organizations. Organization and management of the basic functions of cancer registry operations. Analysis and presentation of cancer data and use in studies. Prerequisites: HCC145 or permission of instructor. Corequisites: (BIO202 and HIM150) or permission of instructor.
HIM150 Health Care Data 2 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture + lab Introduction to data collection methods for health information systems including structure, content, and standards. Study of the datasets and databases used in various health care settings. Overview of the creation and maintenance of health information disease registries and indexes. Prerequisites: [HIM140 and (BPC110 or CIS105)], or permission of Program Director.
HIM206 Health Information Management in Alternative Care Settings 2 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture + lab Characteristics of non-acute care organizations in the United States. Standards and regulations for health records in those settings according to state, federal, and accrediting agencies. Applicable health record content and health information practices. Prerequisites: HIM140 or permission of Program Director.
HIM180 Introduction to Medical Billing and Reimbursement 2 credit(s) 2 period(s) lecture An overview of the medical billing profession, the claims process, and federal billing guidelines. Study of major medical thirdparty payers including coverage offered, client eligibility, and reimbursement methodologies. Prerequisites: HCC130 or permission of Program Director. HIM181 Medical Claims Processing 3 credit(s) 5 period(s) lecture + lab Application of third-party payer billing information to claims processing in the non-hospital setting. Use of the computer for claims submission. Management of claims to ensure confidentiality, data retention, and successful payment for services. Prerequisites: (BPC110, HIM180, and HIM209), or permission of Program Director. Prerequisites or Corequisites: HIM214, or permission of Program Director. HIM201 Health Information Statistics and Research 2 credit(s) 4 period(s) lecture + lab Compilation and usage of various types of administrative and health care statistics including vital records. Introduction to the health information research process and institutional review board functions. Use of computers for computation and data display. Prerequisites: [(BPC110 or CIS105), HIM140, and MAT102], or permission of Program Director.
HIM207 Health Information Organizational Resource Management 2 credit(s) 2 period(s) lecture Principles and practices essential to the efficient use of human, financial, and physical resources within health information systems. Focus on roles and responsibilities applicable to practice as a health information team performing planning, organizing, directing, and controlling functions. Prerequisites: (HIM150 and HIM206), or permission of Program Director. HIM209 ICD Coding 4 credit(s) 6 period(s) lecture + lab International Classification of Diseases (ICD) code assignment. Use of appropriate coding guidelines and federal, state, and local compliance standards for diagnoses and procedures. Application of diagnostic and procedural codes for inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory settings. Introduction of references and software to assist in code assignment. Prerequisites: [HCC145 and (BIO160 or BIO201)], or permission of Program Director. Prerequisites or Corequisites: HCC204 or permission of Program Director.
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HIM106 Legal Aspects of Health Information Management 3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture Legal aspects of health records and health information, management. Application of general principles of law as related to health information management. Emphasis on regulations regarding protected health information, patient privacy, and patient confidentiality. Types of patient authorizations and procedures for access and release of protected health information. Prerequisites: HCC130 or permission of Program Director.
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