Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions 467 Science degree and the student is then eligible to sit for the national certification exam. Students passing this national examination may use the professional designation of Registered Health Information Technician. • Healthcare Coding and Classification The program develops the ability of students to use the International Classification of Diseases, version 9 (ICD-9-CM) and version 10 (ICD-10-CM), and the International Classification of Diseases, version 10, Procedural Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Common Procedural Terminology (CPT) of the American Medical Association. The program develops expertise for both outpatient/ office practice and acute-care inpatient levels of proficiency. Students will also use and apply both coding schemes in the systems of reimbursement for healthcare services. Health Information Technology Health Information Technology is a program offered under Health Administrative Services. Health Information Technicians perform the essential functions of maintaining health data and records in acute, long-term, and ambulatory health care settings. Opportunities also exist in related health care settings, e.g., insurance companies, medical clinics, computer software vendors, and health maintenance organizations. These functions include, but are not limited to, the coding of diseases and operations, maintaining statistics, transcribing medical reports, performing DRG and utilization review procedures, supervising employees. In addition to classroom and laboratory course work, students participate in a supervised clinical experience in a hospital medical record department or other health information environment. The Health Information Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education. Successful completion of the Health Information Technology two-year program leads to an associate of applied science degree and the student is then eligible to sit for the national certification exam. Students passing this national examination may use the professional designation Registered Health Information Technician. Health Information Technology (AAS) • Program Prerequisite: HTHS 1101 - Medical Terminology and HTHS 1110 LS - Biomedical Core with a grade of "C" or better. • Minor: Not required. • Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in required courses (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). • Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 63 credit hours is required for graduation. Advisement Health Information Technology students should meet with a faculty advisor for course and program advisement. Call 801-626-7242 for more information or to schedule an appointment. (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.) Admission Requirements Each student must complete a program application after successful completion (grade of C or better) of the program pre-requisites. General Education Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements for Associate of Applied Science requirements. Major Course Requirements for AAS Degree Program Prerequisites (6 credit hours) • HTHS 1101 - Medical Terminology Credits: (2) • HTHS 1110 LS - Biomedical Core Credits: (4) Health Information Courses Required (30 credit hours) • HIM 2000 - Introduction to Health Information Systems and Settings Credits: (3) • HIM 2250 - Health Care Privacy and Security Credits: (3) • HIM 2300 - Diagnosis Coding Credits: (3) • HIM 2320 - Ambulatory and Physician Office Coding Credits: (3) • HIM 2330 - Classification Systems Topics and Reimbursement Issues Credits: (2) • HIM 2410 - ICD-10-PCS Coding Credits: (2) • HIM 2500 - Healthcare Database Management & Security Credits: (3) • HIM 2861 - (2nd Year) Professional Practice Experiences Credits: (2) • HIM 2862 - (2nd Year) Professional Practice Experiences Credits: (2) • HIM 2863 - Professional Practice Experience in Coding Credits: (l) • HIM 3000 - Computer Applications in Health Care Credits: (3) • HIM 3300 - Introduction to Quality Improvement in Health Care Credits: (3) Support Courses Required (17.5-21 credit hours) HTHS 1111 - Biomedical Core (continued) Credits: (4) HTHS 2230 - Introductory Pathophysiology Credits: (3) HTHS 2240 - Introduction to Pharmacology Credits: (3) HAS 3000 - The Health Care System Credits: (3) NTM 1700 TE - Introduction to Microcomputer Applications Credits: (3) or NTM 1701 TA - Introduction to Word Processing Credits: (l) and NTM 1702 TB - Operating Systems and Digital Presentations Credits: (l) and NTM 1703 TC - Introduction to Spreadsheets Credits: (l) or NTM 1501 TA - Word Processing Competency Exam Credits: (.5) and NTM 1502 TB - Operating Systems and Digital Presentations Competency Exams Credits: (.5) and NTM 1503 TC - Spreadsheets Competency Exam Credits: (.5) Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog