Health Information Management Programs
For students interested in Health Information Management, Herzing University provides several paths to enter this growing career field. The diploma program in Medical Billing and Insurance Coding lays the foundation for entry-level positions in the field. Diploma graduates who want to further their education and career opportunities can easily go on to the associate degree program. Associate degree graduates can seamlessly transfer their coursework and skills into the bachelor’s degree program. Or, students can start in the bachelor’s right away and work to graduate in just three years!
Health Information Management Program Comparison Chart
| Program | Credits | Months |
| Diploma in Medical Billing and Insurance Coding | 47 | 12 |
| Associate and Associate of Applied Science in Medical Billing and Insurance Coding | 67 | 20 |
| Associate and Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Management | 63 | 20 |
| Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management | 124 | 36 |
Diploma in Medical Billing and Insurance Coding
This diploma program provides students with the basics in medical billing and insurance coding. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions as medical billing specialists, medical coders and insurance claims analysts.
Associate and Associate of Applied Science in
Medical Billing and Insurance Coding
Building on the diploma level curriculum, this program incorporates the general education courses required for an associate degree. Graduates have the needed foundation to go on at any point for a bachelor’s degree. In addition, they are often in a better position to negotiate for specific jobs and future advancement.
Associate and Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Management
Students in the ASHIM program will learn entry-level skills related to those areas of the Health Information Management profession. All of the courses in this program are offered in an online format, and some courses are also available in a traditional classroom format - see your local campus for availability of traditional classroom courses.
Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management
Graduates of the bachelor program will have the most career opportunity as well as the best chances for advancement. Not only do they have all the basics of coding, health sciences and general education, they also have business, accounting and management skills. They know how to apply these specifically in the area of medical records and health information documentation. Taught in a combination of on campus and online courses, graduates of this program can sit for AHIMA’s Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification.
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