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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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HIMT 201 - Reimbursement Systems
PREREQUISITES: HIMT 101 - Introduction to Health Information Technology , HIMT 102 - Health Data Content and Structure
PROGRAM: Health Information Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2020
Presents data elements that apply to prospective payment systems. Enables the student to gain knowledge of reimbursement systems and to identify issues and patient characteristics in meeting medical necessity guidelines.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be expected to:
- Describe healthcare organizations from the perspective of key stakeholders.
- Describe components of data dictionaries and data sets.
- Evaluate revenue cycle processes.
- Evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements and reimbursement methodologies.
- Identify the impact of policy on health care.
- Recognize ethical standards of practice.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Healthcare financial systems
- Healthcare insurance basics
- Public funding programs
- Managed care contracting
- Healthcare service payments
- Regulatory Guidelines
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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