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    • 2.00 Credits

      This is a capstone course culminating in fundamental and comprehensive review of the domains, subdomains and tasks for entry-level registered health information technician competencies. Students will take mock registration exams for self-evaluation of domains, subdomains and tasks. 2 lecture hrs/wk. Sp (Prerequisites: Admission into the HIM program, HIMT 1301, HIMT 2301, HIMT 2302; Pre or Corequisite: HIMT 2307) Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway. Formerly HIT 260 and 2250
    • 3.00 Credits

      This course covers the basic principles of coding with Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding system including structure and rules. Instruction will also be given in use of HCPCS Level II coding including structure and rules. The use of these coding systems will be studied as they are used in reporting of reimbursable medical services and procedures performed by physicians. 3 lecture hrs/week. F, Sp (Prerequisites: Admission into the HIM program, HIMT 1300, HIMT 1301, HIMT 1303) Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway. Formerly HIT 2130 or HIT 130
    • 3.00 Credits

      This course is a study of procedural coding and classification system used in classification of medical procedures and employed to organize medical information for future retrieval. Application of the current International Classification of Diseases Official Coding Guidelines as related to procedure coding will be addressed. Assignment of current coding and classification codes based on documentation will be practiced. Prerequisite: Acceptance into HIM Program, HIMT 1303. 3 hrs lecture/week, Sp Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.
    • 3.00 Credits

      This course focuses on advanced topics in diagnosis and procedural coding including the current ICD Coding system and CPT/HCPCS. The course will concentrate on application of Official Coding Guidelines, development of diagnosis sequencing skills, and understanding of advanced coding principles including the clinical documentation improvement function. Determination of APCs and MS-DRGs will also be practiced using the computerized coding and grouping software. Prerequisite: Acceptance into HIM Program, HIMT 2301, HIMT 2302. 3 lecture hrs/week. F Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.
    • 3.00 Credits

      A study of supervisory and management functions with focus on planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling in healthcare organizations. Special emphasis will study managerial techniques to supervise, motivate, counsel, lead, train, and communicate with staff in health information services. 3 lecture hrs/week. F (Prerequisites: Admission into the HIM program, HIMT 1303) Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway. Formerly HIT 2110
    • 3.00 Credits

      This course focuses on advanced topics in healthcare reimbursement. The course includes an introduction to third party payers, revenue cycle management and chargemaster development and administration. It also focuses on principles of healthcare reimbursement including health insurance plans, government-sponsored healthcare programs, managed care plans, fee schedules, resource based relative value system for physician payment and prospective payment for various healthcare settings. 3 lecture hrs/week. Sp (Prerequisites: Admission into the HIM program, HIMT 2302, HIMT 2304) Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.
    • 3.00 Credits

      This course provides opportunities for students to relate classroom theory to actual functions of health information, such as assembly and record analysis, medico legal procedures, information retention, filing and retrieval, and the use of technology. Students will meet objectives through assignment to a healthcare facility or through the use of virtual simulation projects. 135 hours clinical experience/semester. F, Sp (Prerequisites: Admission into the HIM program, HIMT 2301, HIMT 2302.) Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway. Formerly HIT 2140 or HIT 231
    • 3.00 Credits

      TN eCampus course: This course is a study of supervisory and management functions. There is a focus on planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling in healthcare organizations. Special emphasis will study managerial techniques to supervise, motivate, counsel, lead, train and communicate with staff in health information services. (Prerequisites: Admission to HIT program at CAHIIM accredited home school; BIOL 2010, HIT 1010, HIT 1011, HIT 1111, HIT 1131, HIT 1140, HIT 2111, HIT 2121, HIT 2130, HIT 2131, HIT 2140) Formerly HIT 2240
    • 3.00 Credits

      This course instructs students in health data collection, commonly used healthcare statistical computations and interpretation, presentation and reporting of data, indices, databases and registries along with statistics computed for daily operations of the health information management department. This course also includes basic research principles along with purpose of Institutional Review Board and its role in research. Prerequisite: Acceptance into HIM Program, HIMT 1301, HIMT 1303. 3 hours lecture/week. Sp Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.
    • 3.00 Credits

      This course focuses on advanced topics in health information management. 3 lecture hrs/week. (Prerequisite: Permission of program director) Course availability determined by program director. Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.