HIM 1110 CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS, INDEXES, AND REGISTRIES 3 credits

Prerequisite: HIM 1000 with a grade of "C" or higher or program director approval. Pre- or corequisite: HSA 1100 with a grade of "C" or higher. This course serves as an introduction to nomenclature and classification systems, reimbursement issues, and indexes and registries in a health information (medical record) department. Related health information management practices in ambulatory care, long term care, rehabilitation, and mental health facilities are addressed. 47 contact hours.