MDR 203C - Health Information Technology Directed Practice 2

 
Description
This course is designed to provide experience in the field of health information in health care facilities and in a simulated laboratory setting. Analyzing, coding, abstracting and patient registries are re-emphasized. The planning and organizing aspects of the Health Information Management Department are experienced during the time of these practice sessions. Students are responsible for providing and paying for transportation to all clinical sites as well as all other related costs. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

1. Analyze health records to verify the timeliness, completeness, accuracy and appropriateness of documentation.
2. Abstract and maintain data for clinical indices, databases and registries.
3. Apply diagnosis/procedure codes adhering to current regulations and established guidelines.
4. Apply policies and procedures for optimizing and assigning the appropriate Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs) and Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APCs) for hospital reimbursement.

1. Record analysis
2. Record abstracting and data reporting
3. Inpatient coding and DRG assignment
4. Outpatient coding and ambulatory payment classification assignment
5. Patient registries (cancer, trauma, etc.)

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