This course provides an overview of the health information management (HIM) profession. Topics include analysis, licensing, certification, and accreditation documentation standards. Explores topics of patient confidentiality, form design, numbering systems, health information storage and retention systems, and computerization of health records. Offered fall semester. Includes two hours laboratory time. Prerequisite: Admission to the health information management program.
Fall 2024 - Online
This course introduces the legal issues facing the health care industry. Topics include confidentiality, release of health information, subpoenas, liability issues, patient rights, fraud and abuse, and ethics of health information. Students will study federal and Michigan-specific laws and regulations related to protected health information through case studies. Offered spring/summer semester. Prerequisite: HIM 301.
Spring/Summer 2024 - Online
This course will build upon the student's knowledge of medical terminology as it relates to disease processes. Students will study the terminology related to etiology, manifestations, comorbidities and complications, and treatment options that occur with disease processes. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: AHS 100 and BMS 251.
This course introduces the functional and administrative HIM practices including capital/operational budgeting, procurement, and regulatory issues of the HIM department. Students will analyze budgetary reports common to HIM and health care compliance needs. Students evaluate human resource positional analysis, recruitment, supervision/retention, and project management duties related to the HIM department. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: HIM 301.
This course introduces all aspects of CPT Coding and HCPCS Level II Coding. Coursework will focus on introductory outpatient coding with emphasis on Evaluation and Management (E and M) leveling and surgical procedures by interpreting chart documentation. Ethical coding principles will be presented along with 3M Encoder. Includes two hours laboratory time. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: AHS 100, BMS 251, HIM 301, and HIM 304.
Introduction to techniques involved in the departmental strategic and project planning processes in HIM, along with supply chain management specific to health care facilities. In addition, the techniques of benchmarking and evidence-based practice for quality improvement will be discussed. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: HIM 301.
This course will provide students the expectations, responsibilities, and requirements of the field practicum. Students will create a cover letter and resume to obtain a field practicum within the health information management setting. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: Senior standing and admission to health information management program.
This course introduces students to the International Classification of Diseases 10 Edition, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM), and Procedural Classification System (ICD-10-PCS). Emphasis on understanding and applying the coding rules and guidelines for the specific body systems will be demonstrated through the hands-on practice of both inpatient and outpatient coding scenarios. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: HIM 301 and HIM 304.
Winter 2024 - Online Winter 2025 - Online
This course is a continuation of HIM 361 - Disease Classification System I. The emphasis of understanding and applying the coding rules and guidelines for the specific chapters will continue. Students also gain knowledge of how properly code assignment impacts reimbursement and Medicare Severity Diagnostic Related Groups (MS-DRG) assignment. Prerequisite: HIM 361.
This course will provide an overview of how health care services are reimbursed through U.S. public and private third-party payers compared to reimbursement in international health care systems. Students will complete both paper and electronic claim forms showing how to maximize reimbursement through payer systems. Offered winter semester. Prerequisites: AHS 100 and HIM 301.
This course will introduce students to the different techniques used to define, implement, and monitor total quality management (TQM) in health care. Students will learn the procedures that comprise the utilization review process. This course will provide students with the opportunity to collect and analyze data through a team-based approach. Offered winter semester. Prerequisites: AHS 100 and HIM 301.
This course will provide students with an overview of health information management practices, secondary data sources, registries, and indices. Students will also receive an overview of health information exchange, medical informatics, database design, health information technologies, electronic health record, and health information statistics. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: AHS 100 and HIM 301.
A comprehensive review of health information management concepts related to information technology, data security, quality management, revenue cycle and reimbursement, coding, health law, strategic planning, and project and operations management. This course will provide test-taking methods and preparation for the national registered health information administrator certification exam. Offered winter semester. Prerequisites: Senior standing and satisfactory completion of the HIM core courses.
