HITT 1301 Health Data Content and Structure

Introduction to systems and processes for collecting, maintaining, and disseminating primary and secondary health related information including content of health record, documentation requirements, registries, indices, licensing, regulatory agencies, forms, and screens.

Semester Hours

3

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

1

Prerequisite

Acceptance into the Coding Certificate Program or AAS MA Program. MDCA 1409, MDCA 1313, POFI 1401

Corequisite

HITT 1341

End-of-Course Outcomes

Analyze health record content; describe health information management department function and purpose; differentiate the various types of health care facilities and their records; and identify the various licensing and regulatory agencies in the healthcare industry.