COURSE DESCRIPTIONS RASMUSSEN COLLEGE HIM 1126C ICD-PCS Coding 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides in-depth study of the International Classification of Diseases- Procedure Coding System (ICD-PCS) using sample exercises and health records to develop skill and accuracy in assigning codes in various healthcare settings. Students will apply ICD-PCS coding guidelines appropriate to the coding situation and will cover procedural coding of all body systems. Use of coding and grouper software will be used as well as the use of registries and indices. Prerequisite: Coding Foundations Pre- or co-requisite: Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Health Information HIM 1127 Coding Concepts for ICD-10 30 hours, 3 credits This course provides in-depth study of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) 10- PCS (Procedural Coding Systems) and ICD-10-CM (Clinical Modification) using sample exercises and health records to develop skill and accuracy in assigning codes in various healthcare settings. Students will apply ICD- 10-PCS and ICD-10-CM coding guidelines appropriate to the coding situation and will cover procedural coding of all body systems. Prerequisite: Medical Terminology HIM 1258C Ambulatory Care Coding 40 hours, 3 credits The emphasis in this course is medical coding in an ambulatory care setting. Students will develop an understanding of HCPCS coding with an emphasis on CPT. Prerequisite: Coding Foundations Pre- or co-requisite: Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Health Information HIM 1507 Medical Billing and Insurance 40 hours, 3 credits In this course, students will develop knowledge of different components of medical insurance and billing. They will learn skills associated with claim form preparation, processing and submission in addition to an introduction to medical coding. Topics include medical insurance and billing tasks for healthcare systems, programs, and commercial insurance plans within healthcare environments. Prerequisites: Medical Terminology; Structure and Function of the Human Body; Foundations of Medical Administration HIM 2000 Introduction to Health Information Management 40 hours, 4 credits This course introduces the student to the history of the profession of the health information technician and the management of health information. Students learn about the organization of healthcare facilities, the members of the healthcare team who contribute to and use health information, and trends in the management of healthcare records. Students will learn about the format and content of medical records, and develop a beginning knowledge of the organization and storage of health information. Prerequisite: None HIM 2133 Revenue Cycle and Billing 40 hours, 4 credits This course will prepare the student to understand the components of the revenue cycle and their interconnectivity. Students will be introduced to common third party payers, insurance terminology and medical billing. Plan options, payer requirements and state and federal regulations relating to the revenue cycle will be examined. They will learn skills including claim form preparation and processing, and electronic claim submission and the management of these revenue cycle processes. The focus will be on accuracy of data collected and data processed for proper and timely payment. Prerequisite: Medical Terminology 80 rasmussen.edu HIM 2214 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Health Information 50 hours, 4 credits This course provides an exploration of human pathophysiology as well as pharmacology to prepare students for careers in health information. Students will learn concepts and terminology related to the structure, nature and causes of diseases and disorders of the human body. Additionally, students will learn about the diagnostic, preventive and therapeutic application of drugs and procedures used in treatment. Finally, the student will practice identification of key information from the health record related to the diagnosis and treatment of disease in order to support the correct management and coding of a medical record. Pre- or co-requisite: Structure and Function of the Human Body Prerequisite: Medical Terminology HIM 2304 Management of Health Information Services 40 hours, 4 credits The study of management, supervision, and human resource principles with application to health information service departments in various healthcare settings. Students will learn how to measure and manage productivity of HIM staff and explore the HIM management role in relation to other hospital departments. Pre- or co-requisite: Introduction to Health Information Management HIM 2410 Health Information Law and Ethics 40 hours, 4 credits A study of the impact of the United States legal system and various healthcare regulations and ethics on the health information management environment. Fraud and abuse, patient privacy and confidentiality, protected health information, release of information, and professional practice law and ethics will be explored. Prerequisite: None HIM 2429 Health Information Compliance 30 hours, 3 credits This course is the study of compliance as it relates to health information management activities. It places focus on integrating the knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations and compliance requirements to assess compliance programs usefulness in identifying organizational compliance in areas such as HIPAA, Stark Laws and fraud and abuse. Topics covered will be compliance programs, policy development, fraud surveillance, risk management, quality improvement, patient safety, accreditation/ licensure processes and training programs. This course will prepare students to be able to collaborate in preparing for, analyzing and adhering to compliance and regulatory requirements related to health information management within a healthcare organization. Prerequisite: Health Information Law and Ethics HIM 2588 Healthcare Data Management and Statistics 50 hours, 5 credits This course is the study of the calculation, analysis, and management of healthcare data and statistics. It places focus on the general principles of hospital statistics, use of internal and external healthcare data, research techniques, data presentation, and data management. Topics will include basic statistical principles and calculations, applications of policies and procedures related to data, research methodologies, software and graphical tools, analysis techniques, and data governance principles. This course will prepare students to apply and interpret healthcare statistics, utilize research techniques to gather and interpret healthcare data, prepare reports and graphs, analyze data for healthcare operations, and effectively manage the standardization, storage, and use of data. Prerequisite: Introduction to Health Information Management HIM 2652 Healthcare Information Technologies 40 hours, 4 credits This course covers the elements of the electronic health record planning and implementation process as well as the ongoing management of systems. It provides a solid background about EHR history, trends, and common challenges. Students will also explore technology and software applications in various healthcare disciplines. Prerequisite: Introduction to Health Information Management HIM 2942 ICD-10 Coding Practicum 30 hours, 1 credit This course offers a simulated practical experience utilizing medical records and coding software in an online setting under the direction of a coding instructor. Prerequisite: Ambulatory Care Coding; ICD-CM Coding Pre- or co-requisite: ICD-PCS Coding HIM 2943 Health Information Professional Practicum 60 hours, 2 credits A simulated practical experience exploring a virtual hospital and clinic and using software and practical simulation assignments to experience real-world situations within HIM and other hospital departments. The practicum allows students to gain experience as a health information technician in a simulated healthcare work setting, and is essential to training and certification. Prerequisites: Healthcare Data Management and Statistics; Healthcare Information Technologies; Expected to be the final lower-level core course completed HIM 2956 Health Information Technician Capstone 20 hours, 2 credits A review of the content and resources of the HIT program as it relates to preparation for the national RHIT exam. Includes review, practice exam questions, timed practice exams as well as an assessment of the student’s achievement of the entry level competencies demonstrated through a capstone project and an assessment tool. Pre- or co-requisite: Health Information Professional Practicum; Expected to be the final lower-level core course completed HIM 3001 Information and Communication Technologies 40 hours, 4 credits This course is an exploration of the technologies available to manage all aspects of health information and communication, including hardware and software to ensure data collection, storage, analysis and reporting of information. Students will explore the development of networks, including Intranet and Internet applications to facilitate the electronic health record. Interpretation of the derivation and use of standards to achieve interoperability of healthcare information systems will be explored. Prerequisite: Program admission HIM 3105 Health Information Management Systems 40 hours, 4 credits A study of the various clinical, administrative, and specialty service applications used in healthcare organizations are emphasized. This course applies information systems development concepts and interprets the systems development life cycle. Existing and emerging healthcare information systems applications will also be explored. Prerequisite: Program admission HIM 3202 Data, Information, and File Structures 60 hours, 4 credits A lab-based environment to apply knowledge of database architecture and design such as data dictionary, data modeling, and data warehousing to meet organizational needs. Database management systems, data administration, and data definitions will be explored and students will utilize data storage and retrieval techniques such as query tools, data mining, report design, and search engines. Prerequisite: Program admission HIM 3304 Financial Management of Health Information Services 40 hours, 4 credits An exploration of healthcare finance principles required to manage a health information management department or project. Accounting, cost accounting, budgeting, financial reports, financial management, cost benefit analysis, capitation, and cost containment techniques are introduced. Prerequisite: Program Admission HIM 3412 Project Management 40 hours, 4 credits An exploration of the application of general principles of project management in the administration of health information services. Students will learn to implement process engineering and project management techniques to ensure efficient work flow and appropriate outcomes. Prerequisite: Program admission HIM 3522 Electronic Health Record Application 70 hours, 4 credits A lab-based course focusing on the use and application of electronic health records. Projects will be completed to simulate real-world activities that occur in the health information department and healthcare facility that will require critical thinking and problem solving. Prerequisite: Program admission HIM 3644 Reimbursement Methodologies 40 hours, 4 credits A study on managing the use of clinical data required in prospective payment systems and other reimbursement systems in healthcare. Topics will include compliance strategies and reporting, chargemaster management, casemix management, the audit process, and the National Correct Coding Initiative. Students will explore payment systems such as PPS, DRGs, APCs, RBRVS, and RUGs. Prerequisite: Program admission HIM 3710 Advanced Quality Management in Healthcare 40 hours, 4 credits This course examines facility-wide quality management and continues quality improvement models, processes, methods and tools for healthcare organizations. Emphasis will be on the evaluation of these methods and tools in the demonstration of the effectiveness and outcomes of healthcare and improvement of patient care, quality of services, safety and reduction of risk. Disease management processes, outcomes measurement, benchmarking, patient and organization safety and utilization and resource management will be included. The relationship between healthcare quality, organizational performance, and the role of governing and accrediting bodies in healthcare quality will be studied. The history of quality management and future trends, including the role of health information management will be explored. Prerequisite: Program admission HIM 3810 Human Resource Management in Health Information 40 hours 4 credits Students will study human resource principles in the management and supervision of human capital within various healthcare organization settings, including specific evaluation an application of human resources within and relating to the health information management functions. Students will have a broad exposure to approaches, techniques and future trends in the management of personnel in healthcare. The course includes a study of
