| Course Title: | RHIT Assessment |
|---|---|
| Course Number: | HIT272L |
| Course Description: | This course is designed to prepare students for the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification exam, which determines aptitude in seven competency domains: data analysis and management; coding; compliance; information technology; quality; legal; and revenue cycle. Students complete six exams and a final exam. The minimum requirement to pass this course is 70 percent. This course is graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. |
| Course Prerequisites: | HIT226 and HIT230 / 2-0 |
Syllabus
Course Information
Course Specific Requirements
The grading and course requirements for the RHIT Assessment Course are unlike any other course taken. The grading is based entirely on the six exams covering the six domain topics, the discussions, and the Final Exam. There are no homework or laboratory assignments. Each of the six exams consists of 25 multiple choice questions and you must pass this course with an overall grade of 70% or better.
Software Citation Requirements
This course uses open-source software, and as the end users of this software, students are required to cite the software for any student work, such as assignments, labs, or projects, where the software has been utilized. Open-source software does have end-user license agreements, and all students should read the entire agreement for a software prior to installation or usage. In order to use the software in this course, software citations have been created for students and can be located on the Open Source Applications page. These software citations must be included in all student work submissions that have used the software.
Textbooks and Resources
Required Textbooks
You should already have any required materials from previous courses. If there are any books listed below that you do not currently own it is recommended you purchase copies as needed, through an alternate book retailer. The Professional Review Guide for the RHIA and RHIT Examinations exam guide is available for purchase in the school bookstore. If you already own older editions of any books listed below, please contact your instructor to determine if newer editions are necessary to complete your coursework.
Basic ICD-10-CM/PCS and ICD-9-CM Coding
by Lou Ann Schraffenberger
2015 AHIMA
Current Procedural Terminology
2015 Standard Edition
by American Medical Association
2015 Medical Association Press
Current Procedural Terminology
2017 Professional Edition
by American Medical Association
2017 Medical Association Press
ICD-10-PCS: The Complete Official Code Set
by Ingenix-Optum Coding
2016 OPTUMInsight
ICD-10-CM Expert for Hospitals: The Complete Official Code Set
by Optum360
2016 Cengage
ICD-10-PCS: An Applied Approach
2015
by Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA Therese M. Jorwic, MPH, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, FAHIMA
2015 AHIMA Press
Professional Review Guide for the RHIA and RHIT Examinations
Most Current Edition
by Patricia Schnering
2016
Professional Review Guide for the RHIA and RHIT Examinations
Most Current Edition
by Patricia Schnering
2016
Step by Step Medical Coding Workbook
2015 Edition
by Buck, Carol J, MS, CPC-I, CPC, CPC-H, CCS-P
2015 Saunders Elsevier
Basic ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding
2015 Edition
by Lou Ann Schraffenberger
2015 AHIMA Press
Health Information Management: An Applied Approach
4th Edition
by Nanette B. Sayles, EdD, RHIA, CHPS, CCS, CPHIMS, FAHIMA
2014
This is the main book for the Health Information Technology professional.
Principles of Healthcare Reimbursement
4th Edition
by Ehrlich/Schroeder
Cengage
Medical Terminology for Health Professions
6th Edition
by Ehrlich/Schroeder
Cengage
Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information Management
4th Edition
by Dana C. McWay
2016 Cengage Learning
Calculating and Reporting Healthcare Statistics
4th Edition
by Loretta Horton, MEd, RHIA
AHIMA
E-book Details
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Physical Books and Supplies
Your course may require additional materials, such as a course kit. Visit the online bookstore if you have not yet ordered your books and supplies.
If you are a Chamberlain student, visit the online Chamberlain bookstore to obtain all your books and supplies.
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Terminal Course Objectives
DeVry University course content is constructed from curriculum guides developed for each course that are in alignment with specific Terminal Course Objectives. The Terminal Course Objectives (TCOs) define the learning objectives that the student will be required to comprehend and demonstrate by course completion. The TCOs that will be covered in detail each week can be found in the Objectives section for that particular week. Whenever possible, a reference will be made from a particular assignment or discussion back to the TCO that it emphasizes.
1
Given a health record, demonstrate skill in applying current information governance standards and guidelines, including health record documentation and data management.
2
Given a request for patient information, correctly apply confidentiality and healthcare laws, regulations, and policies in order to process and release appropriate information.
3
Given the task of creating and using business health intelligence, select, implement, and manage technology solutions.
4
Given a health record, demonstrate knowledge, skill, and the application of coding conventions and guidelines for the applicable classification systems. Given patient diagnosis and treatment, evaluate the revenue cycle management processes.
5
Given a report on quality assessment activity, evaluate compliance with applicable standards and regulations in a specific functional area and prepare a report of findings.
6
Given a healthcare facility's organizational chart, classify the ownership, level of care, and roles of the leadership team.
Lab Schedule
Week 1
None
Citrix
RKON
Skillsoft
Toolwire
WebServer
ACC COMAT
ACC NonCOMAT
CWP
EDUPE (MySQL)
Week 2
None
Citrix
RKON
Skillsoft
Toolwire
WebServer
ACC COMAT
ACC NonCOMAT
CWP
EDUPE (MySQL)
Week 3
None
Citrix
RKON
Skillsoft
Toolwire
WebServer
ACC COMAT
ACC NonCOMAT
CWP
EDUPE (MySQL)
Week 4
None
Citrix
RKON
Skillsoft
Toolwire
WebServer
ACC COMAT
ACC NonCOMAT
CWP
EDUPE (MySQL)
Week 5
None
Citrix
RKON
Skillsoft
Toolwire
WebServer
ACC COMAT
ACC NonCOMAT
CWP
EDUPE (MySQL)
Week 6
None
Citrix
RKON
Skillsoft
Toolwire
WebServer
ACC COMAT
ACC NonCOMAT
CWP
EDUPE (MySQL)
Week 7
None
Citrix
RKON
Skillsoft
Toolwire
WebServer
ACC COMAT
ACC NonCOMAT
CWP
EDUPE (MySQL)
Week 8
None
Citrix
RKON
Skillsoft
Toolwire
WebServer
ACC COMAT
ACC NonCOMAT
CWP
EDUPE (MySQL)
Course Schedule
| Week, TCOs, and Topics | Readings and Class Preparation | Activities and Assignments |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 TCOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 Class Introduction | Watch Course Tour Become familiar with the course requirements. Begin material review by reading Chapters 1–5 and Chapters 14–16 in the Sayles book. Establish a study plan. Begin reviewing the PRG book. View the RHIT Review Lecture Review the RHIT Exam Application Process document in doc sharing | Graded Discussion Topics Mock Exam |
| Week 2 TCO 1 Data Analysis and Management | Continue material review by reading Chapters 6–10 and Chapters 15 and 16 in the Sayles book. Review the tutorials and online lectures. Review the PRG book. Begin testing. View the RHIT Review Lecture | Graded Discussion Topics Tests: Complete the two Practice Tests and the Domain Exam |
| Week 3 TCO 2 Legal | Continue material review by reading Chapters 11–13 and Chapter 17 in the Sayles book. Read the Legal Aspects book. Review the tutorials and online lectures. Review the PRG book. Continue testing. View the RHIT Review Lecture | Graded Discussion Topics Tests: Complete the two Practice Tests and the Domain Exam |
| Week 4 TCO 3 Information Technology | Continue material review by reading Chapters 10 and 11 in the Sayles book. Review the Calculating and Reporting Healthcare Statistics book. Review the tutorials and online lectures. Review the PRG book. Continue testing. View the RHIT Review Lecture | View the RHIT Review Lecture Graded Discussion Topics Tests: Complete the two Practice Tests and the Domain Exam |
| Week 5 TCO 4 Revenue Management and Coding | Continue material review by reading Chapters 5 and 6 in the Sayles book. Read The Principles of Healthcare Reimbursement book. Study the Coding Guidelines. Review the tutorials and online lectures. Review the PRG book. Continue testing View the RHIT Review Lecture | Graded Discussion Topics Tests: Complete the two Practice Tests and the Domain Exam |
| Week 6 TCO 5 Quality and Compliance | Continue material review by reading Chapters 6, 11, and 17 in the Sayles book. Continue testing. Review the tutorials and online lectures. Review the PRG book. Complete the RHIT test application. View the RHIT Review Lecture | Graded Discussion Topics Tests: Complete the two Practice Tests and the Domain Exam |
| Week 7 TCO 6 Leadership and Ownership | Continue material review by reading Chapters 18 and 19 in the Sayles book. Review the tutorials and online lectures. Review the PRG book. Continue testing View the RHIT Review Lecture | Graded Discussion Topics Tests: Complete the two Practice Tests and the Domain Exam Complete the RHIT Exam Application |
| Week 8 All TCOs | Final Exam | |
Blended E-Learning
This course is an 8-week, intensive course that includes both classroom-based and e-learning activities. Your participation in both areas is essential to your success in this course. You should expect to spend time each week participating in the prescribed activities both before and after our class meeting.
Participation before, during, and after class meetings is critical to your success in this intensive environment.
To get the most out of our weekly class meetings, it is essential that you come to class prepared. The weekly readings listed in the Course Schedule will prepare you for class. Our class meetings, in turn, will prepare you for upcoming exams and assignments.
Through the DeVry e-learning platform, you will be able to
- review the Syllabus and weekly assignment information;
- submit completed work for grading;
- take quizzes and exams;
- obtain copies of class handouts and notes;
- e-mail the instructor and other students; and
- participate in online discussion of class material.
Due Dates for Assignments & Exams
Unless otherwise specified, the following applies.
- Access to most weeks begins on Sunday at 12:01 a.m. mountain time (MT).
- All assignments are to be submitted on or before Sunday at the end of the specified week that they are due, by 11:59 p.m. (MT).
- All quizzes and exams are to be completed on or before Sunday at the end of the specified week that they open, by 11:59 p.m. (MT).
Week 8 opens at 12:01 a.m. (MT) on the ending Sunday of Week 7. Any assignments or exams must be completed by 11:59 p.m. (MT) Saturday of the eighth week.
Due Dates for Assignments & Exams
All assignments, quizzes, and exams are to be completed per the schedule indicated by your instructor.
Assignment Values and Letter Grades
The maximum score in this class is 1,000 points. The categories, which contribute to your final grade, are weighted as follows.
| Assignment | Points | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Discussions (20 points, Weeks 1–7) | 140 | 14.0% |
| Domain Exam (Week 2) | 100 | 10.0% |
| Domain Exam (Week 3) | 100 | 10.0% |
| Domain Exam (Week 4) | 100 | 10.0% |
| Domain Exam (Week 5) | 100 | 10.0% |
| Domain Exam (Week 6) | 100 | 10.0% |
| Domain Exam (Week 7) | 100 | 10.0% |
| Final Exam | 260 | 26.0% |
| Total Points | 1,000 | 100% |
All of your course requirements are graded using points. At the end of the course, the points are converted to a letter grade using the scale in the table below.
Final grades are based on the percentage equivalent in the chart below and are not rounded to the next higher letter grade.
| Letter Grade | Points | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| A | 900–1,000 | 90% to 100% |
| B | 800–899 | 80% to 89.9% |
| C | 700–799 | 70% to 79.9% |
| D | 600–699 | 60% to 69.9% |
| F | 599 and below | Below 60% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
When are grades calculated, and how can I view my grades?
- You must complete any quizzes and post your written assignments (if necessary) to the weekly Dropbox by Sunday 11:59 p.m. (MT) each week, except Week 8 which closes at 11:59 p.m. (MT) Saturday.
- Once your work is reviewed, you should see comments and total points for each assignment in the Gradebook. Instructors should have Discussion work graded by the following Tuesday and all other assignments by the following Friday.
- You may check your progress at any time by going to the Gradebook, selecting the week and then your name.
- Click on the points earned for each assignment in the Gradebook to see any instructor comments.
What should I do if a discrepancy is found with my grade?
- Double-check the error and try to determine what caused it.
- Send your instructor an email explaining your findings.
- Trust that any error in grading will be corrected quickly
What if I cannot get my work submitted on time?
- If you have an emergency that will cause your work to be late, please contact your instructor in advance of the due date so that arrangements can be made. Your instructor may reserve the right to deduct points for work turned in late based on the reason and the timeliness of notice.
- If a technical problem prevents you from meeting the scheduled due date, please contact the Help Desk at 1-800-594-2402 and immediately email your instructor about the situation.
How can I get extra credit?
Extra credit is not an option.
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