COURSE DESCRIPTION

Uses an integrated approach to practicing health records skills in a simulated clinical environment. Emphasizes the use of the microcomputer in accomplishing problem solving tasks. Laboratory 6 hours per week.

GENERAL COURSE PURPOSE

The purpose of this course is to prepare the student to perform the following health data collection functions:

1. Data entry and retrieval routines
2. Computer ratios used in computer health care delivery
3. Prepare statistical charts using a graphics software product
4. Abstract and code health care data

HIT 231

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1. Code diagnoses and operations using ICD 9 CM.
2. Abstract pertinent health data from patients' records according to a prescribed procedure.
3. Input abstracted data and codes into a DBMS.
4. Given selected requests for health data, utilize a DBMS to provide reports.
5. Perform descriptive statistical routines.
6. Perform assignments related to the cancer registry.
7. Complete one pattern analysis problem.
8. Review 3 cases for admission/concurrent review following established procedures.
9. Complete 2 quality assurance studies
10. Compute PPS information following prescribed procedures.

1. ICD 9 CM classification
2. use of microcomputer software
3. health data abstracting procedures
4. health care statistics
5. quality assurance
6. prospective payment system