Med Term/Health Info Tech (MRT)

MRT-102. Introduction to Medical Terminology. (1 Credit)

This course provides a concise introduction to medical terminology that provides basic principles for understanding the language and an overview of terms from many areas of medicine. This course does not meet the required medical terminology course requirement for health science programs or nursing program preadmission. (1 contact hour)

MRT-110. Medical Terminology. (3 Credits)

Introduces various medical terms used in the health field. Emphasis is on analysis and building of medical terms using Greek and Latin prefixes, roots and suffixes. Abbreviations, eponyms, anatomical terms, and medical vocabulary that is not based on word elements also are reviewed. Definitions, spelling and pronunciation of medical terms are stressed. (3 contact hours)

MRT-111. Health Information Management. (3 Credits)

This course includes an orientation to health information management, the health care delivery system and legal and ethical issues applicable to health information including HIPAA requirements for privacy and security. Emphasis is placed on health data content and structure as well as techniques to assure adequate documentation of health care in acute and ambulatory settings. (5 contact hours)

MRT-113. Coding Professional Practice. (4 Credits)

This course concentrates on the development and reinforcement of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and CPT/HCPCS Level II coding skills. This course builds upon previous coding knowledge in applying advanced principles of coding using all coding systems. Students will gain experience with coding health records from a variety of settings as well as review topics related to compliance, medical necessity, encoding, diagnosis-related grouping, and ambulatory payment classifications. (6 contact hours)

MRT-114. Health Care Computer Applications. (3 Credits)

This course introduces students to computer systems in health care with emphasis placed on the electronic health record and software used in the completion of HIM processes as well as database architecture and design. In addition, students gain knowledge of health record data quality, methods to control computer security, as well as current trends and future challenges in health information exchange. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

MRT-115. HIT Professional Practice I. (4 Credits)

Students are assigned to health information management departments of various healthcare facilities for supervised clinical experiences and application of health information management theory including deficiency analysis, release of information, and medical transcription. Students are also assigned to the college Health Information Technology program laboratory and participate in field trips to hospital-based health information management departments. Fee is required. (8 contact hours)

MRT-119. Insurance Reimbursement Procedures. (2 Credits)

This introductory medical insurance course provides students with the basics of filing medical insurance claims in a manual and electronic format. Emphasis is on completion of insurance forms, identification of common types of medical insurance, manual and electronic claims processing, and reimbursement follow-up. Course also focuses on accurate billing through coding, claims management and bill reconciliation processes. (3 contact hours)

MRT-122. Coding for Medical Billing. (4 Credits)

This course introduces the ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT and HCPCS Level II coding systems. The focus is on understanding the significance of coding on the reimbursement process. Students must demonstrate competence in the assignment of valid diagnosis and procedure codes. (6 contact hours)

MRT-123. EHR and Practice Management. (3 Credits)

This course introduces students to an integrated practice management and electronic health record program, including the use of specialized software. It covers EHR, and insurance and patient billing. Students will obtain a comprehensive picture of documenting the administrative and clinical tasks that take place during each step of the patient encounter during an office visit. It prepares students for employment in both administrative and clinical positions in a medical office. (4 contact hours)

MRT-125. Pathophysiology and Pharmacology. (3 Credits)

This course focuses on the description of conditions and diseases of all human body systems including etiology, signs and symptoms, methods of diagnosis, and treatment. Students will attain knowledge of basic pharmacology with emphasis on the understanding of the action of drugs such as absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs by the body. Additional study is placed on drug classifications, the most commonly prescribed drugs and drug formulary. (5 contact hours)

MRT-131. CPT/HCPCS Level II. (4 Credits)

This course introduces the CPT and HCPCS Level II (Current Procedural Terminology and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System) coding systems. The focus is on the development of skills needed for assignment of valid procedure codes. (6 contact hours)

MRT-132. ICD-10-CM. (4 Credits)

This course introduces the ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification) diagnostic coding system. The focus is on the development of skills needed for assignment of valid diagnostic codes for inpatient and ambulatory records. (6 contact hours)

MRT-133. ICD-10-PCS. (4 Credits)

This course introduces the ICD-10-PCS (International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System) inpatient procedural coding system. The focus is on the development of skills needed for assignment of valid procedure codes for inpatient services. (6 contact hours)

MRT-140. Cancer Registry. (2 Credits)

This course provides an introduction to hospital-based and central registries, including case ascertainment and disease registry files. The course includes concepts and principles of coding, staging, and abstracting of malignant neoplasms using the International Classification of Diseases (oncology), the American Joint Committee on Cancer TNM Staging Classification, Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results Summary Staging, and Collaborative Staging and Facility Oncology Registry Data Standards. (3 contact hours)

MRT-141. Coding Computer Applications. (2 Credits)

In this course students are assigned to the college's health information technology and computer laboratories for supervised learning experiences. Emphasis is on mastery of entry-level competencies related to reimbursement including inpatient ICD-10-CM/PCS coding, ambulatory ICD-10-CM & HCPCS coding and health record software applications involving health data abstracting, encoding, and APC/DRG assignment. Additional topics include computer assisted coding, medical necessity, physician queries and public data reporting. (3 contact hours)

MRT-211. Health Statistics and Data Analysis. (3 Credits)

This course focuses on healthcare data analytics and utilizes basic descriptive, institutional and healthcare statistics. Concentration on Excel spreadsheets and computer charting. In addition, research and continuous quality improvement study methodologies are introduced and applied to health information data quality projects. Fee is required. (5 contact hours)

MRT-212. Medical Reimbursement Systems. (3 Credits)

This course is a continuation of ICD-10-CM and CPT theory with emphasis on prospective payment system regulations, ambulatory care reimbursement issues, case mix analysis, and the impact of prospective payment on health care facilities. Other units of instruction include hospital and medical staff organization, managed care, accrediting, approving, licensing, and certifying agencies. (3 contact hours)

MRT-213. Supervisory Techniques. (3 Credits)

Includes a study of the theory and practice essential to the efficient operation of a health information management department within an acute, ambulatory or long-term care setting. Emphasis is placed on application to enable students to easily transfer knowledge directly to the workplace. Students will complete organizational charts, policies, procedures, job descriptions, departmental layouts, schedules, budgets, performance evaluations, productivity monitors, and other activities normally completed at the supervisory level. (3 contact hours)

MRT-215. HIT Professional Practice II. (3 Credits)

In this classroom-based course, students gain clinical experience and apply health information management theory. Emphasis is on mastery of entry-level competencies related to the application of coding systems using a variety of authentic inpatient and outpatient medical records. Fee is required. (5 contact hours)

MRT-216. HIT Professional Practice III. (5 Credits)

Students are assigned to health information management and adjunct departments of affiliated healthcare facilities for supervised clinical experiences and application of health information management theory. Emphasis is on mastery of entry-level competencies related to health information technology and a capstone of the coursework performed within the program. Fee is required. (15 contact hours)

MRT-218. Quality Management. (2 Credits)

This course focuses on quality management. It includes the basic components of a hospital-wide quality program: quality improvement, utilization management, risk management, credentialing and compliance with standards and regulations. Quality applications are integrated throughout the course, stressing the importance of application, including data collection, statistical quality control, data display, and assessment. (2 contact hours)