MATC 2021-22 Catalog

HIT – HORT

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

HIT – Health Information Technology (Department: 530) HIT-159 Healthcare Revenue Management Prepares learners to compare and contrast healthcare payers, illustrate the reimbursement cycle, and to comply with regulations related to fraud and abuse. Learners assign payment classi fi cations with entry-level pro fi ciency using computerized encoding and grouping software. Prerequisite(s): Complete HIT- 162, HIT-182, HIT-197 and HIT-199. Must be admitted to the Health Information Technology (10-530-1) or the Medical Coding (30-530-2 or 31-530-2) program. HIT-161 Credits: 3 Health Quality Management Explores the programs and processes used to manage and improve healthcare quality. Addresses regulatory requirements as related to performance measurement, assessment and improvement, required monitoring activities, risk management and patient safety, utilization management and medical sta ff credentialing. Emphasizes the use of critical thinking and data analysis skills in the management and reporting of data. Prerequisite(s): Complete HIT-163. HIT-162 Credits: 3 Foundations of HIM Introduces learners to the healthcare delivery system and the external forces that in fl uence healthcare delivery. Sets an understanding for the expectations and standards related to professional ethics, con fi dentiality and security of health information. Di ff erentiates the use and structure of healthcare data elements, data standards and the relationships between them. Prepares learners to collect and maintain health data to ensure a complete and accurate health record. Prerequisite(s): Complete HEALTH-101. Completion of or currently enrolled in HEALTH-107. HIT-163 Credits: 3 Healthcare Stats and Analytics Explores the management of medical data for statistical purposes focusing on descriptive and inferential statistics including de fi nition, collection, calculation and compilation of numerical data. Examines data analytics, retrieval, presentation and research methodologies. Prerequisite(s): Complete HEALTH-107 and HIT-162. HIT-164 Credits: 3 Introduction to Health Informatics Emphasizes the role of information technology in healthcare through an investigation of the electronic health record (EHR), business and health information software applications. Learners will develop skills to assist in enterprise information management, and database architecture design and implementation. Prerequisite(s): Complete HEALTH-107 and HIT-162. Credits: 3

HIT-165

Credits: 3

HIT-196

Credits: 3

Intermediate Coding Prepares students to assign ICD and CPT/ HCPCS codes supported by medical documentation and o ffi cial coding guidance to support appropriate reimbursement. Students will participate in CDI activities including preparation of appropriate physician queries in accordance with compliance guidelines. Prerequisite(s): Complete HIT-197 and HIT-199. Completion of or currently enrolled in HIT-184 and HIT-185. HIT-166 Credits: 1 HIT Capstone Explore technical skills and professional attributes desired for the HIM profession and conduct activities to assess one’s own readiness to enter the health information industry. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in HIT-196. HIT-167 Credits: 3 Management of HIM Resources Examines the principles of management to include planning, organizing, human resource management, directing and controlling as related to the health information department. Prerequisite(s): Complete HIT-162 and HIT-165. HIT-178 Credits: 2 Healthcare Law and Ethics Examines regulations for the content, use, con fi dentiality, disclosure and retention of health information. An overview of the legal system and ethical issues are addressed. Prerequisite(s): Complete HIT-162. HIT-182 Credits: 3 Human Disease for the Health Professions This course focuses on the common diseases of each body system as encountered in all types of healthcare settings by health information professionals. Emphasis is placed on understanding the etiology (cause), signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests and treatment (including pharmacologic) of each disease. Prerequisite(s): Complete BIOSCI-177, BIOSCI-189 or both BIOSCI-201 and BIOSCI-202, and HEALTH-101. With minimum grade of C. HIT-184 Credits: 3 CPT Coding This course prepares students to assign CPT codes, supported by medical documentation, with entry-level pro fi ciency. Students apply CPT instructional notations, conventions, rules and o ffi cial coding guidelines when assigning CPT codes to case studies and actual medical record documentation. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Medical Coding (30-530-2) or the Health Information Technology (10-530-1) program. Complete HEALTH-101, HEALTH-107 with minimum grade of C. Complete either BIOSCI-177, BIOSCI-189 or BIOSCI-201 and BIOSCI-202 with minimum grade of C.

Professional Practice Applies previously acquired skills and knowledge by means of clinical experiences in the technical procedures of health record systems and discussion of clinical situations. Student may participate in a supervised clinical experience in healthcare facilities. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to Health Information Technology (10-530-1) or Medical Coding (31-530-2) program. Complete HIT- 165. Completion of or currently enrolled in HIT-161, HIT-164 and HIT-166. HIT-197 Credits: 3 ICD Diagnosis Coding This course prepares students to assign ICD diagnosis codes supported by medical documentation with entry-level pro fi ciency. Students apply instructional notations, conventions, rules and o ffi cial coding guidelines when assigning ICD diagnosis codes to case studies and actual medical record documentation. Prerequisite(s): Complete BIOSCI-177, BIOSCI-189 or BIOSCI-201 and BIOSCI-202, HEALTH-101 and HEALTH-107 with minimum grade of C. Must be admitted to the Medical Coding (31- 530-2) or the Health Information Technology (10-530-1) program. HIT-199 Credits: 2 ICD Procedure Coding This course prepares students to assign ICD procedure codes supported by medical documentation with entry-level pro fi ciency. Students apply instructional notations, conventions, rules and o ffi cial coding guidelines when assigning ICD procedure codes to case studies and actual medical record documentation. Prerequisite(s): Complete BIOSCI-177, BIOSCI-189, or BIOSCI-201 and BIOSCI-202, HEALTH-101 and HEALTH-104 with minimum grade of C. Must be admitted to the Medical Coding (31- 530-2) or the Health Information Technology (10-530-1) program. HORT – Horticulture (Department: 001) HORT-111 Credits: 3 Introduction to Horticulture This course provides an overview of the horticulture profession. Its role and importance throughout history, current trends and career opportunities will be covered. Particular attention is given to horticulture crops, plant classi fi cation, their use and the interrelationships between the environment, plant growth and plant development. HORT-112 Credits: 3 Horticulture Soils This course explores the properties of soils and applies them to horticultural uses as a growing medium and as an engineering base for landscaping.

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