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HITT101 Introduction to Health Information (Fall) -- 4.0 hours The course covers a brief history of health care in the United States. The organizational structures of health care facilities, regulatory agencies, accreditation and licensure of health care agencies will be covered. The role of a health information technologist, and the function of a health information department will be studied. Emphasis will be on the content and structure of the health record, techniques employed to assure accuracy, accessibility, comprehensiveness, consistency, currency, definition, granularity, precision, relevancy and timeliness of the documentation of health care in health care facilities. Computerized patient records, secondary data sources, and clinical vocabularies are also introduced.  Additionally, students gain experience in a virtual health information department.
Prerequisites: Completion of or current enrollment in BIOL136 
Notes: The expanded version of objectives is available from the HITT director.
This course is not available for web registration. [C] IAI:

HITT105 ICD Coding (Fall) -- 4.0 hoursThe course introduces the theory, structure, and organization of the International classification of disease ICD-9-CM (introductory and limited coding only) with the major emphasis on ICD-10-CM/PCS. Emphasis is placed on the importance of body structure, procedures, application of coding principles and official guidelines for coding and reporting.  The student is introduced to diagnosis related groups (DRGs) and their relationship to coding using the encoder. Prerequisites: Completion of BIOL137 and BOFF140 with a grade of C or better. Completion or current enrollment in HITT101. Notes: The expanded version of objectives is available from the HITT director. This course is not available for web registration. [C] IAI:

HITT106 ICD Coding (Fall) -- 4.0 hours The course introduces the theory, structure, and organization of the International classification of disease using ICD-10-CM/PCS. Emphasis is placed on the importance of body structure, procedures, application of coding principles and official guidelines for coding and reporting.  The student is introduced to diagnosis related groups (DRGs) and their relationship to coding using the encoder. ICD-9-CM will be discussed as a legacy system only.
Prerequisites:

Completion of BIOL137 and BOFF140 with a grade of C or better. Completion or current enrollment in HITT101.


Notes:

The expanded version of objectives is available from the HITT director.


This course is not available for web registration. [C] IAI:

HITT110 Coding in Ambulatory Care Settings (Spring) -- 4.0 hours The course introduces coding and reporting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the ambulatory care setting.  Students will learn to read and interpret ambulatory health care documentation to code services and procedures using CPT.  Students will code from workbooks, and non-acute care cases using CPT-4. Students will operate encoder and APC grouper software programs in the lab.
Prerequisites: Completion of HITT101 and HITT106 with a grade of C or better.
Notes: The expanded version of objectives is available from the HITT director.
This course is not available for web registration. [C] IAI:

HITT115 Patho-Physiology and Pharmacology (Spring) -- 4.0 hours The mechanism of disease and its effect on the human body will be studied, with emphasis on etiology, symptoms, signs, diagnostic findings, and treatment.  Special topics in pharmacology will be introduced, including terminology, drug category, uses, side effects, contraindications, interactions of each body system in relation to the most common diseases, and common dosage ranges and routes.
Prerequisites: Admittance into HIT or Nursing Program (highly recommended) Notes: This course is not available for web registration. [C] IAI:

HITT125 Clinical Practicum I (Spring and Summer) -- 2.0 hours Students are assigned to carry out routine functions in Health Information and related departments in an acute health care setting.  The purpose of the experience is to practice the skills learned in courses, to expose the student to an actual professional setting, and to gain the entry level competencies required.  The student will gain practice in the filing room, chart analysis and deficiencies, secondary records, release of information and be introduced to the Admissions and Discharge Office.  Students will work under the supervision of a qualified Registered Health Information Administrator, Registered Health Information Technician or other qualified personnel to whom they are assigned. In addition, students will gain experience in a simulated laboratory situation.
Prerequisites: Completion of HITT101, HITT106, HITT110, HITT115, and HITT205, BIOL137, BOFF140 with a grade of C or better.
Notes: The expanded version of objectives is available from the HITT director.
This course is not available for web registration. [C] IAI:

HITT150 Clinical Coding (Summer) -- 3.0 hours
Students are assigned to health information management and related departments in both acute and non-acute healthcare settings. The purpose of the experience is to practice the skills learned in courses, to expose the students to actual professional settings and to gain the entry-level competencies required. The students will spend at least four or more days in one of the following: doctor’s offices, clinics, and/or hospitals. Students will work under the supervision of a qualified Registered Health Information Administrator/Registered Health Information Technician or other qualified personnel to whom they are assigned. The students will be assigned to the Danville Area Community College Health Information Technology Program Laboratory for simulated experiences.

Prerequisites:
Completion of HITT101, HITT105, HITT110, HITT115, HITT205, HITT215, HITT220 and HITT235 with a grade of C or better.

Notes:
The expanded version of objectives is available from the HITT director. This course is not available for web registration.

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HITT205 Legal Aspects of Health Information Management and Ethics (Fall) -- 2.0 hours The course will examine our court systems and the legal and ethical issues related to the health care field.  Specific federal and state regulations, compliance rules, and laws as they relate to the health information department, privacy, security, release of information, confidentiality, and health record will be covered. HIPAA rules and regulations will be covered in detail and their influence on the health care field will also be studied.
Prerequisites: Completion or concurrent enrollment in HITT101.
Notes: The expanded version of objectives is available from the HITT director.
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HITT210 Health Statistics (Fall) -- 2.0 hours The course focuses on the collection, interpretation, presentation, and reporting of medical statistics with emphasis on reliability and validity of data.  The importance of healthcare statistics in relation to management, decision-making, governmental agencies, quality assessment, and research will be stressed.  Vital and public health reporting and statutory and regulatory requirements are identified.  The use of computerization will be stressed throughout the course.
Prerequisites: Placement out of MATH101. Completion of HITT125 with a grade of C or better.
Notes: The expanded version of objectives is available from the HITT director.
This course is not available for web registration. [C] IAI:

HITT215 Alternative Health Care Settings (Fall & Spring) -- 2.0 hoursThis course addresses medical services, health record systems, regulatory agencies, and controls in non-acute care settings.  Topics include the activities of the front office and their relationship to the health information department.  The role of a health information management consultant will be discussed. Prerequisites: Completion or current enrollment in HITT101. Notes: The expanded version of objectives is available from the HITT director. This course is not available for web registration. [C] IAI:

HITT220 Insurance Procedures (Fall) -- 3.0 hours The terminology, rationale and methodology (RUG III, RVU, RBRVs, DRGs, APCs, IVCD, LMPR, ABN, EOB) used by third-party payers to determine the reimbursement for health care providers will be examined.  Proper completion of the 1500 billing form and legal issues related to reimbursement will be discussed, as well as the role HIM plays in the Charge Description Master, Reimbursement Monitoring, Revenue Cycle, Compliance and Case-Mix Management. An overview of hospital and nursing home billing systems including proper submission of UB-92 billing forms will also be covered.
Prerequisites: AAS Candidates - completion of HITT125 with a grade of C or better; Certificate Candidates - completion of or current enrollment in HITT101 and HITT105.
Notes: The expanded version of objectives is available from the HITT director.
This course is not available for web registration. [C] IAI:

HITT225 Clinical Practicum II (Fall) -- 3.0 hours Students are assigned to health information management and related departments in both acute and non-acute healthcare settings.  The purpose of the experience is to practice the skills learned in courses, to expose the students to actual professional settings and to gain the entry-level competencies required.  The students will spend the majority of their time in coding departments. The students will spend at least one day in one or more of the following non-acute healthcare settings: doctors offices, clinics, homecare/hospice organizations, long term care facilities, insurance companies, cancer, and registry.  Students will work under the supervision of a qualified Registered Health Information Administrator/Registered Health Information Technician or other qualified personnel to whom they are assigned.  The students will be assigned to the Danville Area Community College Health Information Technology Program Laboratory for simulated experiences to cover activities not available in the community.
Prerequisites: Completion of HITT125 with a grade of C or better. Completion or current enrollment in HITT210, HITT215, and HITT220.
Notes: This course is not available for web registration. [C] IAI:

HITT230 Quality Assurance (Spring) -- 3.0 hoursThe course focuses on the theoretical and methodology issues related to quality assurance (utilization risk management, quality assessment, and staff credentialing), accreditation and regulatory agencies.  The tools of quality improvement will be discussed.  The responsibility of the Health Information Department in relation to other departments is stressed throughout the course. Prerequisites: Completion of HITT225 with a grade of C or better. Notes: The expanded version of objectives is available from the HITT director. This course is not available for web registration. [C] IAI:

HITT235 Advanced Coding (Spring) -- 3.0 hours The course will examine the coding of actual charts utilizing ICD-10-CM, HCPCS level II, and CPT-4, with emphasis on official coding guidelines, and sequencing. Special emphasis is placed on validation of coded clinical information in relation to DRGs, APGs, and APCs, as well as the purpose of case mix and severity of illness.
Prerequisites: AAS Candidates - completion of HITT225 with a grade of C or better; Certificate Candidates - Completion of HITT106 with a grade of C or better.
Notes: This course is not available for web registration. [C] IAI:

HITT240 Supervision for Health Information Technologists (Spring) -- 3.0 hoursThe course includes a study of the management theories and practices essential to efficient management of a health information management department. The following will be covered: organizational processes, human resources, financial and physical resources, management principles, productivity, budget preparation, budget controls, development of goals, objectives, policies and procedures, job descriptions, performance evaluations, in-service, team leadership, communication, problem solving, and cultural diversity in the workplace. Prerequisites: Completion of HITT225 with a grade of C or better. Notes: The expanded version of objectives is available from the HITT director. This course is not available for web registration. This course is not available for web registration. [C] IAI:

HITT245 Current Trends in Health Information Technology (Spring) -- 3.0 hoursThe course examines information technology (IT) and its application to the healthcare delivery systems.  The role of the health information management department in the development of IT will be reviewed.  Discussion of current issues relating to health care and health information management will be discussed. Prerequisites: Completion of HITT225 with a grade of C or better. Completion or current enrollment in HITT230, HITT235, HITT240. Notes: The expanded version of objectives is available from the HITT director. This course is not available for web registration. [C] IAI:

HITT250 Clinical Practicum III (Spring) -- 3.0 hoursStudents are assigned to health information management departments with special emphasis on supervisory functions.  The students shall rotate through a business office to become familiar with the interaction between health information departments and business offices.  They will spend time in Utilization, Quality Assessment, Risk Management, Compliance, and Privacy Office departments.  Students will work under the supervision of a qualified Registered Health Information Administrator/Registered Health Information Technician or other qualified personnel to whom they are assigned.  The students will also be assigned to the Danville Area Community College Health Information Technology Program Laboratory for simulated expenses as required. Review of topics relating to the Record Technician Exam will also be reviewed. Prerequisites: Completion of HITT225 with a grade of C or better. Completion or current enrollment in HITT230, HITT235, HITT240, and HITT245. Notes: The expanded version of objectives is available from the HITT director. This course is not available for web registration. [C] IAI:

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