Students will learn the history, purpose and content as well as professional ethics and legal principles of the medical record and health information. Health Information Management department functions, workflow and quality considerations will be discussed. Students will compare the paper medical record to the electronic health record. Furthermore, course content includes an introduction to DHHS, CMS, HIPAA and Joint Commission, The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information and professional organizations affiliated with health information, medical coding and medical documentation integrity.
Prerequisites: CGS 2100C and HSC 1531 with grades of "C" or higher.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3.00
Textbook information will be available online for each term's courses 45 days prior to the first day of classes for the term.
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