Mar 28, 2024  
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HIIT 101 - Fundamentals of Health Data Management


3 Credit(s).

Introduces students to the field of health information management (HIM). Focuses broadly on health care delivery systems, legal and ethical issues in health care, compliance and regulatory requirements, health care data and its role in quality management, and information technology. This course presents documentation guidelines for health records and introduces compliance and regulatory requirements for the health care industry. Students learn how to compile a health record, how to abstract vital data, how to analyze health records to verify accuracy and completeness for reimbursement, and how to evaluate records for quality improvement. 3 NOTE: Course offered once a year (fall or spring).

Prerequisite(s): ESOL 052  and ESOL 054  or ACLT 052  or ACLT 053 



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