HIT 190 - Principles of Healthcare Reimbursement

Credit Hours: 3
Introduces the student to basic healthcare reimbursement, basic overview of the revenue cycle, insurance cards, deductibles and co-payments, health insurance plans, advanced beneficiary notices, medical necessity, claim development and transmissions billing processes, explanation of benefits, capitation, secondary claims, and appeals in a variety of healthcare settings. Program requirements must be met prior to starting practicum, successful completion of current drug screen, TB test, criminal background check, and current vaccination record on file. This course encompasses a supervised professional experience in an affiliated health-related agency providing a total of 4 hours (nonpaid). The course provides the student with an opportunity to integrate classroom knowledge and clinical experience within the Health Information Management Department and/or other associated departments with the affiliated health-related agency.

Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in HIT 100 or concurrent enrollment with HIT 100.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

Semesters Offered: Demand