May 03, 2024  
Spring 2017 Catalog and Handbook 
    
Catalog Navigation
  Catalog Home
  Programs
  Course Descriptions
  General Education
  Academic Calendar
  Academic Policies and Procedures
  Academic Resources
  Admission
  Financial Aid
  Netiquette Guide
  Registration
  Student Rights and University Policies
  Student Services
  Tuition and Fees
  Spring 2017 Catalog (Print PDF Version)
  Applied Theatre
  Business
  Communication and Media
  Disability Studies
  Early Childhood Development
  Health Information Management
  Human Relations
  Immigration Law Studies
  Information Systems/Data Analytics
  Labor Studies
  Nursing
  Project Management
  Psychology
  Science Education
  Sociology
  Urban Studies
  Youth Studies
HELP
Spring 2017 Catalog and Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HIM 380 - Reimbursement Methodologies and Financial Management (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: HIM 300 , HIM 365  or approval of Program Director
This course focuses on payment systems, including those for inpatient and ambulatory care settings, as well as those for psychiatric, hospice, and home health services. Topics include reimbursement and case mix management, revenue cycles, coding compliance requirements, charge-master maintenance, auditing processes, types of insurances, payment systems (e.g., prospective), and various Diagnosis Related Groups. The course also covers accounting principles, budget processes, cost benefit analysis, and healthcare finance.