Health Information Management
9 courses · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
HIT 41 Medical Terminology for Medical Coding
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course introduces the medical coder to medical terminology and the structure and function of the human body. The history, word roots, prefixes and suffixes, body planes, directional terms and common diagnoses and procedures are discussed. Medical abbreviations are acronyms are also reviewed.
HIT 42 Introduction to Medical Coding and Health Information Management
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to the medical coding profession and health information management, including health services organization and delivery methods; sources, collection, maintenance, and analysis of of health data; structure and use, requirements and standards for health information; information systems This course will introduce the student to the different aspects of the business of medicine and provide a basic understanding of the healthcare system which is necessary for the medical coding profession.
HIT 43 Introduction to ICD Coding
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 Lecture
- Advisory
- HIT 41
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction and overview of nomenclature and classification systems, with focus on coding outpatient clinical information from medical records. Instruction in coding diagnoses, using International Classification of Diseases (ICD) manual, sequencing and coding conventions. Coding software applications introduced. The medical coding student will analyze medical documentation and operative reports to effectively report diagnosis codes.
HIT 44 Introduction to CPT Coding
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 Lecture
- Advisory
- HIT 41
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduces the medical coder to the utilization of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes for hospital outpatient, physician, and other ambulatory services. Analysis of medical documentation and application of guidelines for coders and health information professionals.
HIT 45 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Medical Coding
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 Lecture
- Advisory
- HIT 41
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to the fundamentals of pathophysiology, focusing on essential concepts of physiologic changes and altered functions in the human body resulting from disease processes. Diagnostic procedures, preventative measures and current treatment therapies will be introduced. Introduction to pharmacology and terms, concepts, drug categories and their uses, mechanisms of drug action, doses forms, routes of administration, and common drug names.
HIT 46 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Healthcare
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Legal basis for the control, use, and release of health information; concepts of consent for treatment; Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy and security rules; federal and state laws, and regulations governing the handling of special health information; ethical practices in health information; procedures used in responding to requests for health information.
HIT 47 Medical Insurance and Reimbursement Methodologies
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to the basics of medical insurance billing. Current payment methodologies in the inpatient, hospital outpatient, and physician office settings. Focus on compliance with regulatory requirements and common billing practices.
HIT 48 Medical Coding 1
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- HIT 41, HIT 43, HIT 44, HIT 45
- Transfers to
- CSU
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10-CM) and Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS) coding in an out-patient setting. Utilize rules, principles, guidelines, conventions, state and federal regulations, documentation requirements, electronic and manual coding applications to effectively code in ambulatory care settings. This course will focus on coding for integumentary, musculoskeletal, respiratory, hemic, lymphatic, cardiovascular, digestive and urinary systems.
HIT 49 Medical Coding 2
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- HIT 41, HIT 43, HIT 44, HIT 45
- Transfers to
- CSU
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10-CM) and Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS) coding in an out-patient setting. Utilize rules, principles, guidelines, conventions, state and federal regulations, documentation requirements, electronic and manual coding applications to effectively code in ambulatory care settings. This course will focus on coding for reproductive, endocrine, and nervous systems as well as radiology, pathology, laboratory and medicine.