Healthcare Administration Courses

This course provides a “road map” of the human body, including:

• Cell structure and function
• A survey of major systems
• An overview of the relationships among systems
• Lab work including computer exercises and simulations

PREREQUISITE(S): None

This course provides a “road map” perspective of human body structure and function. Topics include cell structure and function, and a survey of all major systems of the human body. The connections and inter-working relationships among systems are introduced.

PREREQUISITE(S): None

This course combines the study of common human diseases and corresponding drug therapies used in their treatment. Students are provided the opportunity to explore the fundamental concepts of the disease process, while also integrating basic pharmacology concepts and drug therapies associated with treatment of common pathologies within the context of a particular organ system. Emphasis is placed on disease etiology, signs and symptoms, and diagnostic measures, as well as dosage, actions, and administration routes, and other characteristics of typical drug treatment modalities.

PREREQUISITE(S): BIOS105

This course builds on coursework in healthcare information systems. It also introduces health information technologies. Topics covered are:

• Health information systems - system design, tools, networking and devices
• Health information technologies - telecommunications systems, transmission media and interfaces. Also discussed is how these technologies inter-operate across an organization

PREREQUISITE(S): HIT230 or HSM310

This course covers the application and management of advanced clinical classification systems. Topics include implementation and quality monitoring, as well as:

• Principles and guidelines for using SNOMED CT and DSM-IV
• Coding applications and processes
• Uses of clinical data in healthcare delivery reimbursement systems
• Importance of compliance and reporting requirements

PREREQUISITE(S): HIT230

This course builds on coursework in healthcare delivery systems and regulatory issues, introducing processes, procedures and equipment for data storage, retrieval and retention. Coursework addresses laws, rules and regulations governing access to confidential healthcare information, as well as managing access to, and disclosure of, health information. Coursework focuses on developing and implementing policies, procedures and processes to protect healthcare data security and patient privacy.

PREREQUISITE(S): HIT230 or HSM310

This course explores financial management topics in healthcare settings.

• Accounting systems and cost/benefit analysis
• Finance and resource management
• Capital, operating and other budgeting methods
• Reimbursement methods
• The role of health information management professionals

PREREQUISITE(S): HIT230 or HSM310

Learn what's needed to coordinate quality and resource management programs in this course. Topics include:

• Total quality systems
• Quality planning, assurance and control
• Risk management and ethical issues
• Health care utilization reviews
• Data collection and analysis for performance improvement

PREREQUISITE(S): MATH325

Focus on principles of managing health information in this course. Learn how these services meet the needs of patients, providers and healthcare organizations.

• Structure and content of health records
• Health data sources and delivery systems
• Organizing and analyzing data for quality of care and regulatory compliance
• Management staffing and project management

PREREQUISITE(S): HIT230

This course provides practical experience in a health information department or health-related organization. The practicum emphasizes managerial skills and concepts, including:

• Department organization and personnel management
• Financial management
• Quality and performance improvement
• Information systems
• Data security and privacy

Students prepare a written report and present a summary of their experience.

PREREQUISITE(S): Completion of, or current enrollment in, all courses required for the Health Information Management technical specialty and permission from the appropriate academic administrator

This course will help you to learn the language used in healthcare and medical billing and coding, including:

• Words to describe the human anatomy and its conditions
• Terminology for medical procedures
• Commonly prescribed medications
• Spelling, pronunciation and common abbreviations

PREREQUISITE(S): None

This course is an introduction to healthcare, its providers and health information systems. It covers:

• Healthcare concepts: licensing, accrediting, compliance, finances, quality management, safety and security
• Healthcare information systems: the evolution, uses and trends

PREREQUISITE(S): None

This course covers health information processes and systems, including:

• Content and format of records
• Records storage requirements, indexes, registries and forms design
• Relationships and processes between departments and providers
• Hardware and software used in health information processes
• Health information database management

PREREQUISITE(S): HIT120

Rather than a classroom course, HIT170 is a supervised practicum. During practicums, students use their knowledge and skills in a professional practice.

• Onsite practicum: Complete 40 hours on site
• Online practicum: Complete online activities and simulations
• All students: Prepare a written report and prepare a verbal summary
• Practicum subjects: Health record content, structure, functions and use

PREREQUISITE(S): HIT111 and HIT141

This course, the first in a two-course sequence, addresses principals, guidelines, definitions and coding conventions of the International Classification of Diseases-10-Procedural Coding System (ICD-10-PCS). Coursework is designed to help students gain experience needed for accurately dissecting operative reports and building codes in ICD-10-PCS. Also examined are anatomy and code structure for each of the body systems and related sections of ICD-10-PCS; health records; manual and computerized coding methods; and coding references.

PREREQUISITE(S): BIOS268

This course covers the ICD-10-Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) system. This is the second of two courses in this area.

In this course you will study how to code diagnoses, including:

• Clinical vocabularies and classification systems
• Patient records, coding manuals and software tools
• Practice exercises in coding and sequencing of diagnoses and procedures
• Coding ethics, data quality and principles for electronic records

PREREQUISITE(S): HIT203

This course explores systems used to classify and code healthcare procedures. This course will help you practice exercises and study principles in a variety of environments:

• Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)
• Evaluation and Management codes (E/M)
• Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)

PREREQUISITE(S): HIT203

This course explores advanced coding. It teaches theory, techniques, principles and guidelines. This course will help you learn to code complex cases and medical reports using key systems:

• Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)
• International Classification of Diseases

PREREQUISITE(S): HIT205 and HIT211

This course covers legal and regulatory issues in healthcare. Topics include the impact of laws on health information and documentation.

• Rights and responsibilities of providers, employers, payers and patients
• Legal terms in civil liability and the judicial and legislative process
• Laws and regulations about confidentiality, retaining records and releasing information

PREREQUISITE(S): HIT120

This course uses information technology to assess healthcare quality. Case studies teach methods, tools and techniques to apply data in a variety of areas:

• Principles of clinical quality and risk management
• Organizational approaches, research techniques and statistical methods
• Impact of regulatory and accreditation activities
• Data analysis to find variations and deficiencies
• Reporting that supports quality improvement programs

PREREQUISITE(S): Prerequisite: HIT141; Corequisite: HIT170

In this course, you can explore payment and reimbursement methods used in U.S. healthcare settings.

• Forms, processes and practices
• The roles of health information professionals
• Understanding payments from insurance, managed care and other third party companies
• Sharing information between patient, provider and insurer
• Managing billable items (chargemaster) and coding integrity

PREREQUISITE(S): Prerequisite: HIT141; and Corequisite: HIT203

This course is designed to prepare students for the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certification exam, which determines aptitude in six competency domains: clinical classification systems, reimbursement methodologies, health records and data content, compliance, information technologies, and confidentiality and privacy. The minimum requirement to pass this course is 70 percent. This course is graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis.

PREREQUISITE(S): Prerequisites: HIT205 and HIT211; Corequisite: HIT230

This course provides hands-on experience coding authentic patient records. Students complete at least 40 hours of practical experience in medical coding, using a variety of complex case studies.

PREREQUISITE(S): HIT213 and HIT220 and HIT230

This course is designed to prepare students for the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification exam, which determines aptitude in three competency domains: health information documents; diagnosis and procedure coding; and regulatory guidelines and reporting requirements for Acute Care (Inpatient) service. The minimum requirement to pass this course is 70 percent. This course is graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis.

PREREQUISITE(S): Corequisite: HIT260

This course provides further supervised practice experience in a health information setting at an approved external site. A minimum of 80 clock hours is required at a site, generally completed during traditional business hours. Skills in areas such as data abstraction and analysis are practiced, and knowledge of record retention and release of information is applied. Application of coding skills, and observation of supervisory and planning activities, are documented. Students prepare a written report and present a summary of their practical learning experience in class.

PREREQUISITE(S): Permission from the appropriate academic administrator upon completion of, or concurrent enrollment in all other HIT courses in the program, except HIT274

This course is designed to prepare students for the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification exam, which determines aptitude in six competency domains: data content, structure and information governance; access, disclosure, privacy and security; compliance; data analytics and use; revenue management; compliance; and leadership. Students complete weekly domain exams and a final RHIT mock exam. The minimum requirement to pass this course is 70 percent. In order for DeVry University to pay for the National RHIT Exam students must pass this course with an 85% or better. This course is graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis.

PREREQUISITE(S): HIT226 and HIT230

This course provides an overview of the U.S. healthcare system. Students will study major components, unique characteristics and interrelationships. Important topics include:

• Healthcare professions
• Delivering healthcare services
• Key trends
• Internal and external influences

PREREQUISITE(S): BUSN115

This course examines legal and ethical issues of healthcare services. Topics include:

• Legal relationships among providers, payers and patients
• Professional liability issues
• Rights and duties

PREREQUISITE(S): HSM310

This course teaches how technology is used in health services information systems, including:

• Hardware and software options
• Managing patient records, insurance and billing data
• Confidentiality and information security policy

PREREQUISITE(S): COMP100 and HSM310

This course focuses on the complexities of healthcare financing.

Topics include:

• Payment sources and reimbursement systems
• Financial planning issues and problems
• Trends in healthcare costs and expenditures

PREREQUISITE(S): HSM310

This course focuses on how public policy impacts healthcare delivery in the U.S. Themes explored include:

• Political, social, economic and technological influences
• Cultural values and beliefs about health that support our policy-making process

PREREQUISITE(S): HSM310

This course covers fundamental concepts in finance for health insurance and managed care. Learn about:

• Products and approaches
• Insurance risk management
• Types of managed care organizations
• Perspectives of consumers, providers and insurers

PREREQUISITE(S): HIT141 or HSM310

Using examples unique to the healthcare industry, this course focuses on marketing. Students learn how to plan and activate marketing activities. Topics include:

• Market segmentation
• Targeting
• Positioning
• Communication
• Ethical issues

PREREQUISITE(S): HSM310