ADDENDUM to the Rasmussen College Catalog 2020-2021 January 29, 2021 GEB 6860 Master of Business Administration Capstone 40 hours, 4 credits This course is designed for students to apply the knowledge they have learned throughout the Master of Business Administration program. Key areas of focus include: Value chain management, operations management, marketing, accounting and financial management, leadership, business intelligence and analytics, entrepreneurship, innovation and change management, as well as corporate responsibility and sustainability. This course is designed to be taken at the end of the program. Prerequisite: Should be taken in the last term HIM 1257 Ambulatory Coding 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides an in-depth study of the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)/Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Coding System using exercises and health records to develop skill and accuracy in assigning codes for providers and outpatient services. Students apply coding guidelines supported by health record documentation. Students use encoders and identify appropriate online resources to help determine correct codes. Emphasis is placed on developing ethical coding and billing practices with the application of official guidelines for coding and reporting and the opportunity to practice claim form completion for physicians and outpatient services. Prerequisite: HIM1103 Coding Foundations Prerequisite or Co-requisite: HIM2224C Health Information Pathophysiology and Pharmacology HIM 2135 Revenue Cycle Management 40 hours, 4 credits This course focuses on the revenue life cycle from initial patient contact through final reimbursement and auditing. Students are introduced to the services, job functions, and responsibilities involved in revenue cycle functions and management. Revenue cycle processes, including auditing and financial controls are evaluated. A variety of reimbursement methodologies and payer plans are examined and students have an opportunity to assess revenue cycle regulations and guidelines along with internal and external reporting requirements. Prerequisite: HIM2000 Introduction to Health Information Management, CGS1240 Computer Applications and Business Systems Concepts HIM 2224C Health Information Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 40 hours, 3 credits This course focuses on the exploration of human pathophysiology and pharmacology, centering on specific disease processes in the human body including the cause, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. Topics include drug classifications, drug actions, the most commonly prescribed drugs, and reference materials. This course further develops practice for health information students in identifying key information from the health record related to the diagnosis and treatment of disease in order to support correct coding and quality management of the medical record. Prerequisite: PHA1500 Structure and Function of the Human Body HIM 2515 Management and Leadership in Health Information 40 hours, 4 credits This course prepares students for the management of health information services and personnel and performance of entry-level supervisory and management functions. Students are introduced to fundamental management and leadership principles and skills with application to health information departments and services. Topics covered include ethical standards of practice, cultural diversity, organizational change impacts, human resource strategies, performance improvement techniques, and financial management processes including organizational, departmental and capital budgeting, workforce training, meeting tools and techniques, and interdisciplinary and professional teams. Prerequisite: HIM2000 Introduction to Health Information Management HIM 2589C Healthcare Statistics and Data Management 40 hours, 3 credits This course introduces students to the study of the calculation of statistics for healthcare operations and the analysis and graphical presentation of data using statistical and data presentation and report generating tools. Students articulate health record documentation and reporting related to regulatory requirements, the basic concepts of managing data, and the principles of research used in healthcare. This course provides a foundation for students to continue to engage in applying health informatics concepts in the management of health information, including managing data within a database system, analyzing trends, and reporting data graphically to meet the needs of healthcare stakeholders. Prerequisite: STA1625 Essential Statistics and Analytics, CGS1240 Computer Applications and Business Systems Concepts HIM 2624C Data Analytics and Informatics in Healthcare 40 hours, 3 credits This course builds upon the foundation learned in the previous course on healthcare statistics and data analytics, by providing more in-depth opportunities to manage data within a database and assess methodologies related to health information management to meet stakeholder needs, considering national standards for reporting and exchange of information. Topics focus on the evaluation of data to identify trends, format health data using various This addendum modifies catalog content as indicated, and supersedes all previous addenda. Page 17 / 42