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2020-2021 Catalog & Student Handbook

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Course Listings 2020-2021 Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals Medical terminology used in health care, with special care populations and in special services. Body systems approach to terms related to structures, functions, diseases, procedures, and diagnostic tests. Building and analyzing terms using word parts. Medical abbreviations, symbols, and term spelling. Prerequisites: None. (HMC) HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT HMC100 45 Clock Hours Medical Billing and Coding Examination Review This course reviews separate subjects that will be taught in preparation for the National Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Examination administered through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Prerequisites: None. HMC105 20 Clock Hours Computers in Healthcare and Health Record Systems Introduction to computer applications in healthcare settings including electronic health records, health record content, structure, and origin of clinical information for various healthcare settings. A basic review of federal, state, and organizational documentation guidelines. Legal and ethical issues applicable to health information documentation and coding practices. Prerequisites: Admission to program. HMC180 50 Clock Hours Introduction to Medical Billing and Reimbursement This course provides an overview of the medical billing profession and the revenue management process. Topics include Medicare, Medicaid, third-party payers, managed care models, and national insurance schemes. Prerequisites: None. HMC181 55 Clock Hours Medical Claims Processing This course provides an in-depth analysis of the medical claims process in ambulatory care settings. Topics include electronic data interchange, claims management, confidentiality, data retention, and the claims review and appeals process. Prerequisites: HMC180. HMC200 180 Clock Hours Human Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for HMC This course surveys common disease states and conditions that impact each of the major body systems and the reproductive process. Topics include disease etiology; signs and symptoms of diseases and conditions; prognosis of diseases and conditions; and pharmacological concepts related to drug nomenclatures, sources of drugs, drug actions and dosage, and routes of drug administration. Prerequisites: HLC145. 298

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