MATC 2022-23 Catalog

HIST – HIT

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

learners to collect and maintain health data to ensure a complete and accurate health record. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Health Information Technology program (10-530-1) or Medical Coding program (31 530-2). Complete HEALTH-101. Completion of or currently enrolled in HEALTH-107. HIT-163 Credits: 3 Healthcare Stats and Analytics Explores the management of medical data for statistical purposes focusing on descriptive and inferential statistics including de fi nition, collection, calculation and compilation of numerical data. Examines data analytics, retrieval, presentation and research methodologies. Prerequisite(s): Complete HIT-162 and HEALTH-107. HIT-164 Credits: 3 Introduction to Health Informatics Emphasizes the role of information technology in healthcare through an investigation of the electronic health record (EHR), business, and health information software applications. Learners will develop skills to assist in enterprise information management and database architecture design and implementation. Prerequisite(s): Complete HIT-162 and HEALTH-107. HIT-165 Credits: 3 Intermediate Coding Prepares students to assign ICD and CPT/ HCPCS codes supported by medical documentation and o ffi cial coding guidance to support appropriate reimbursement. Students will participate in CDI activities, including preparation of appropriate physician queries in accordance with compliance guidelines. Prerequisite(s): Complete HIT-197, HIT-199 and completion of or currently enrolled in HIT-184 and HIT-185. HIT-166 Credits: 1 HIT Capstone Explore technical skills and professional attributes desired for the HIM profession, and conduct activities to assess one’s own readiness to enter the health information industry. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in HIT-196. HIT-167 Credits: 3 Management of HIM Resources Examines the principles of management to include planning, organizing, human resource management, directing, and controlling as related to the health information department. Prerequisite(s): Complete HIT-162 and HIT-165. HIT-178 Credits: 2 Healthcare Law and Ethics Examines regulations for the content, use, con fi dentiality, disclosure, and retention of health information. An overview of the legal system and ethical issues are addressed. Prerequisite(s): Complete HIT-162.

HIST-232

Credits: 3

HIT-182

Credits: 3

History of Wisconsin This course covers the history of the state of Wisconsin and of Milwaukee as a Wisconsin hub city. It traces the formative and developmental stages and patterns in Wisconsin, and Milwaukee’s unique social, political, and economic history, with special focus on their rich and diverse multiethnic and multicultural heritage in the backdrop of Wisconsin’s seasonal array of natural beauty, wonderlands, and festivals. HIST-236 Credits: 3 History of the VietnamWar Years This course examines the American experience in the Vietnam War. It will deal with the roots of the con fl ict in French colonialism in Southeast Asia and the containment principles of U.S. foreign policy, and traces the course of the war through the Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon administrations. It also examines the domestic political response to the war and the literature produced by Vietnam veterans. HIT – Health Information Technology (Department: 530) HIT-159 Credits: 3 Healthcare Revenue Management Prepares learners to compare and contrast healthcare payers, illustrate the reimbursement cycle, and to comply with regulations related to fraud and abuse. Learners assign payment classi fi cations with entry-level pro fi ciency using computerized encoding and grouping software. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to Medical Coding program (30-530-2 or 31-530-2). Complete HIT-162, HIT-182, HIT-197 and HIT 199. Completion of or currently enrolled in HIT-165 and HIT-184. HIT-161 Credits: 3 Health Quality Management Explores the programs and processes used to manage and improve healthcare quality. Addresses regulatory requirements as related to performance measurement, assessment, and improvement, required monitoring activities, risk management and patient safety, utilization management, and medical sta ff credentialing. Emphasizes the use of critical thinking and data analysis skills in the management and reporting of data. Prerequisite(s): Complete HIT-163. HIT-162 Credits: 3 Foundations of HIM Introduces learners to the healthcare delivery system, and the external forces that in fl uence healthcare delivery. Sets an understanding for the expectations and standards related to professional ethics, con fi dentiality and security of health information. Di ff erentiates the use and structure of healthcare data elements, data standards, and the relationships between them. Prepares

Human Disease for the Health Professions This course focuses on the common diseases of each body system as encountered in all types of healthcare settings by health information professionals. Emphasis is placed on understanding the etiology (cause), signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment (including pharmacologic) of each disease. Prerequisite(s): Complete BIOSCI-177, NATSCI-177, BIOSCI-189, NATSCI-189 or both BIOSCI-201 or NATSCI-201 and BIOSCI-202 or NATSCI-202 and HEALTH-101 with minimum grade of C. HIT-184 Credits: 3 CPT Coding This course prepares students to assign CPT codes, supported by medical documentation, with entry-level pro fi ciency. Students apply CPT instructional notations, conventions, rules and o ffi cial coding guidelines when assigning CPT codes to case studies and actual medical record documentation. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Medical Coding program (30-530-2) or the Health Information Technology program (10 530-1). Complete HEALTH-101, HEALTH-107 and HIT-182 with minimum grade of C and complete either NATSCI-177, NATSCI-189 or NATSCI-201 and NATSCI-202 with minimum grade of C. HIT-196 Credits: 3 Professional Practice Applies previously acquired skills and knowledge by means of clinical experiences in the technical procedures of health record systems and discussion of clinical situations. Student may participate in a supervised clinical experience in healthcare facilities. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to Health Information Technology program (10-530 1) or Medical Coding program (31-530 2). Complete HIT-165. Completion of or currently enrolled in HIT-161, HIT-164 and HIT-166. HIT-197 Credits: 3 ICD Diagnosis Coding This course prepares students to assign ICD diagnosis codes supported by medical documentation with entry-level pro fi ciency. Students apply instructional notations, conventions, rules, and o ffi cial coding guidelines when assigning ICD diagnosis codes to case studies and actual medical record documentation. Prerequisite(s): Complete BIOSCI-177 or NATSCI-177, BIOSCI-189 or NATSCI-189, or BIOSCI-201 or NATSCI-201 and BIOSCI-202 or NATSCI-202, HEALTH-101 and HEALTH-107 with minimum grade of C. Must be admitted to the Medical Coding program (31-530-2) or the Health Information Technology program (10-530-1).

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