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BSC 2086C Human Anatomy and Physiology II
3 hrs. Lecture, 4 hrs. Lab, 5 credits.
This course is a continuation of BSC 2085C. Students will study the following topics: the circulatory system (with special emphasis on the heart), the lymphatic system, the immune system, the respiratory system, the digestive system, cellular metabolism, the urinary system, fluid-electrolyte balance, the endocrine system, reproduction, development, and a brief survey of genetics. Laboratory exercises will reinforce the lecture topics through experimentation, microscopic work, and dissection (where applicable). Gordon Rule requirement: 1,500 words.

CGS 1100 Business Applications on Microcomputers
3 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisite or with instructor's permission
Students will learn how microcomputers can be used as tools in the solution of business-related problems. Specifically, Microsoft Office Suite (in a non-secretarial environment) will be taught. This will give the student the capability of using these techniques in the study of other courses in computer information systems as well as in other programs. For this course, the laboratory time required averages 3 hours per week. Hands-on labs will be used to reinforce class work.

HIM 1000C: Fundamental Applications of Health Information Management
4 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisites: HSC 1531, CGS 1100,
BSC 2085C; Corequisite: BSC 2086C.
This course will introduce the student to the essential application principles of Health Information Management. The history of the Health Information Management profession in correlation with the present and future career opportunities will be discussed. The student will be introduced to the health care organizations and the licensing/accrediting bodies. Content of the acute care health record including form design, formats, and documentation requirements will be investigated. Master patient index, numbering and filing systems, will be emphasized. Laboratory components will emphasize assembly/analysis of the patient record; acute care record content requirements; maintenance of filing systems; and master patient index systems. Confidential and ethical issues of patient's health care information will be covered.

HIM 1222C Basic ICD-9-CM Coding Guidelines & Principles
6 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisites: HIM 1000C, HSC 2532 and BSC 2086C
Principle applications for coding of disease processes, identified conditions, and procedures in accordance with the International Classification of Diseases is the focus of this course. Appropriate code selection and sequencing will be practiced. This is a fast paced course which requires extensive work outside of the class.

HIM1400C: Health Care Delivery Systems
2 hrs., 2 credits. Prerequisites: HIM 1000C
Health care delivery systems including long term, sub-acute, rehabilitation, outpatient services, behavioral medicine, hospice and medical office management will be researched. Regulatory, licensing, accrediting agencies, and health care data sets will be compared. The students will be introduced to the dynamics and effects of Managed Care on health care delivery systems. Record retention, storage options, and risk management issues will also be covered. Lab components of this class will bring together practical applications learned in HIM 1000C and HIM 1400C.

HIM 2234C Advanced ICD-9-CM Coding & Reimbursement Methodologies
6 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisites: HIM 2234C and HIM 1400C
This advanced coding course is designed to enhance the student's quality of coding; introduce chart application and DRG logic through practical application. Manual and automated coding and grouping and will be practiced. The Prospective Payment System, case mix analysis, Peer Review Organization, third party payors, and billing systems will also be discussed.

HIM 2256C CPT Coding Principles and Reimbursement Methodologies
7 hrs., 4 credits Prerequisites: BSC 2086C and HIM 1222C
The rules and regulations governing outpatient, ambulatory, ancillary, physician, and chargemaster coding will be emphasized . Skills for accurate and optimal coding of medical, surgical, anesthesia, radiology, laboratory, and pathology will be practiced. APC's, RBRVS, fee schedules, HCPC's II and III will be investigated.

HIM 2810L Coding Application Practicum
2 credits. Prerequisites: HIM 2234C and HIM 2256C
This practicum will give the student "hands on" experience in coding of a compilation of cases from both the inpatient and outpatient arena. Emphasis will be placed on quality of specific code assignment, sequencing, and payment selection. The student will also be expected to tour a HIM department, meet with and interview admitting, IS, billing department, and a coding supervisor. The student will have a minimum of 120 hours of coding practice.

HSC 1531 Medical Terminology
2 hrs., 2 credits.
Students will survey and become proficient in the use of medical and anatomical terminology, including definitions, word construction and analysis of disease, operative procedure, laboratory, diagnostic and treatment terms, and abbreviations as reflected in medical documentation. This course is required for Health Information Technology, Physical Therapy Assistant, Radiography and Occupational Therapy Assistant programs of study.

HSC 2532 Advanced Medical Terminology
2 hrs., 2 credits. Prerequisite: HSC 1531
A comprehensive study of terms used by health care practitioners to describe laboratory, radiology, pathology procedures and pharmacological products by body systems. Other topics covered are antibiotics, antiviral drugs, IV fluids, blood products, anesthetics and chemotherapeutic agents.

HSC 2554 Basic Principles of Disease
3 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisite: BSC 2086C
This course is an integrated approach into the understanding of specific human diseases. The course will cover disease descriptions, etiology, signs and symptoms, and diagnoses as well as treatment, prognosis, and prevention of various diseases involving different systems.

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