HINT 570 - Clinical Vocabulary and Health Records

3 Credits
Students in this course will explore the representation of clinical data through the use of medical vocabularies and clinical classification systems. Emphasis is on developing expertise in identifying appropriate clinical classification systems and standards and data mapping. This course includes applying the classifications to health information systems to promote effective communication, interoperability, and reimbursement. In addition, this course will explore the health record requirements across the industry.

Fees: Additional Course Fee(s) apply.
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Design data dictionaries in compliance with governance standards.
2. Integrate health record requirements across the health industry.
3. Analyze the impact of classification systems, clinical vocabularies, and nomenclatures on the healthcare continuum.
4. Evaluate assignment of diagnostic and procedural codes and groupings in accordance with official guidelines.