Health Information Management
HIM 3023: Introduction to Health Information Management
Offered: Fall
Prerequisite: Admission to the HIM Program.
A study of the history of health records, professional ethics, the functions of a
health information department, retention of records, medical forms, health information
practices, and responsibilities to healthcare administration, medical staff, and other
medical professionals.
HIM 3033: Basic Coding Principles
Offered: Spring
Prerequisites: BIOL 2004, AHS 2013, or permission of instructor.
An in depth study of the principles of disease and procedural coding using the ICD
classification system. Areas emphasized during the course include: the purpose of
coding, the definition of key terms, accurate application of coding principles, methods
to assure quality data, and a review of the impact of prospective reimbursement on
the function of coding.
HIM 3043: Advanced Concepts in Health Information
Offered: Spring
Prerequisite: HIM 3023
A study of such advanced concepts as quality improvement, utilization review, licensure
and accreditation standards, medical staff, and interdisciplinary relationships.
HIM 3132: Health Data and Statistics
Offered: Spring
Prerequisite: HIM 3023 or permission of instructor.
A study of the methods of recording diagnoses and operations by recognized systems
of disease, procedural and pathological nomenclatures and classification systems,
manual and computerized systems of indexing and abstracting, research and statistical
techniques, and health information data handling.
HIM 3133: Alternative Health Records
Offered: Spring
Prerequisite: HIM 3023
A study of health record requirements in non- traditional settings such as cancer
programs, ambulatory care facilities, mental health centers, and long term care facilities.
HIM 3153: Current Issues in Health Information Management
Offered: Fall
Prerequisite: HIM 3023
An in-depth study of the latest issues affecting the field of health information management.
Specific topics will vary to reflect emerging trends in the health information field.
HIM 4034: Advanced Coding Principles
Offered: Fall
Prerequisite: HIM 3033
A continuation of HIM 3033, dealing with advanced principles of coding using ICD and
CPT. Experience with coding of health records as well as DRG grouping and the administrative
aspects of coding will be emphasized.
Note: May not be taken for credit after completion of HIM 4032.
$80 course fee.
HIM 4063: Organization and Administration
Offered: Fall
Prerequisites: HIM 3023 and senior standing.
A study of the application of the principles of organization, administration, supervision,
human relations, work methods, and organizational patterns in the health information
department. The duties and relationships of the health information manager and the
social forces affecting the department and current trends in hospital and medical
care are investigated.
HIM 4073: Legal Concepts for the Health Fields
Offered: Spring
Prerequisites: HIM 3023 and senior standing, or permission of instructor.
A study of the principles of law as applied to the health field. Consideration is
given to the importance of health records as legal documents as well as a general
introduction to the law, administration of the law, legal aspects of healthcare facility
and medical staff organization, release of information, confidential communication
and consents and authorizations.
HIM 4083: Health Organization Trends
Offered: Spring
Prerequisites: HIM 3023 and senior standing, or permission of instructor.
A comprehensive review of the trends and changes in the healthcare field. Historical
aspects of healthcare organization and governmental health agencies are reviewed.
Emphasis is placed on current events in the healthcare arena.
HIM 4093: Research in Health Information Management
Offered: Fall
Prerequisites: HIM 3023 and senior standing.
A study of the specific research methodology used in a health information management
setting. Emphasis will be given to the evaluation and critique of scholarly work in
the field. Formal presentation of research will also be a component of the course.
HIM 4153: Principles of Disease
Offered: Fall
Prerequisites: AHS 2013, BIOL 2004, and permission of instructor.
An introduction to medical science, including the etiology, treatment and prognosis
of various diseases. Emphasis is given to the medical information as viewed from the
standpoint of a health information management professional.
HIM 4182: Professional Practice Experience I
Offered: Fall
Prerequisites: HIM 3023, HIM 3043, HIM 3133, HIM 3132 and HIM 3033
An interactive course where the student will complete simulation exercises utilizing
various health information software systems. Students will gain hands-on experience
with technology that is used in the industry by health information professionals.
$40 course fee.
HIM 4203: Healthcare Reimbursement
Offered: Spring
Prerequisites: HIM 3033 and HIM 4034
This course covers the various systems used for reimbursement methods in a range of
healthcare facility types. A review of the regulations and role of coding systems
surrounding healthcare reimbursement will also be investigated.
HIM 4292: Professional Practice Experience II
Offered: Spring
Prerequisite: HIM 4182
A supervised learning experience through which the student learns to recognize the
contribution of and learns to work with other professional and non professional personnel,
learns to recognize and deal with personnel problems in a health information department.
$40 course fee.
HIM 4892: Seminar in Health Information
Offered: First summer term
Co-requisite: HIM 4895
A seminar, utilizing the case method approach, on problem situations encountered in
the field of health information management. This course includes discussion of problems
that arise during their affiliation experience.
HIM 4895: Affiliation
Offered: First summer session
Prerequisites: Successful completion of all required HIM courses except HIM 4892.
Provides the student with a four-week management experience in the activities and
responsibilities of the health information management professional. Augments theoretical
instruction received during previous courses. Student is actively involved in the
management process while under direct supervision of a qualified health information
management professional.
Note: Although every effort is made to secure a convenient locale, the student must
assume full financial responsibility for this assignment.
$100 course fee.
HIM 4951: Undergraduate Research in Health Information Management
Offered: On demand
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to a significant
problem in a major field of study. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and
presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort
made.
HIM 4952: Undergraduate Research in Health Information Management
Offered: On demand
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to a significant
problem in a major field of study. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and
presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort
made.
HIM 4953: Undergraduate Research in Health Information Management
Offered: On demand
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to a significant
problem in a major field of study. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and
presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort
made.
HIM 4954: Undergraduate Research in Health Information Management
Offered: On demand
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to a significant
problem in a major field of study. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and
presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort
made.
HIM 4983: Systems Analysis for Health Information Management
Offered: Fall
Prerequisites: COMS 1003, COMS 2003, HIM 3023, and senior standing.
A course designed to provide a detailed study of the relationship between health information
management departments and computerized information systems. Students will learn from
a variety of projects related directly to the clinical setting.
HIM 4991: Special Problems in Health Information Management
Open to health information management senior students only. The problems will vary to fit the needs of the student and reflect the continual changes in the allied health field.
HIM 4992: Special Problems in Health Information Management
Open to health information management senior students only. The problems will vary to fit the needs of the student and reflect the continual changes in the allied health field.
HIM 4993: Special Problems in Health Information Management
Open to health information management senior students only. The problems will vary to fit the needs of the student and reflect the continual changes in the allied health field.
HIM 4994: Special Problems in Health Information Management
Open to health information management senior students only. The problems will vary to fit the needs of the student and reflect the continual changes in the allied health field.