Program Outlines

For students interested in Health Information Management, Herzing University provides several paths to enter this growing career field. The diploma program in Insurance Billing and Coding Specialist 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 availability varies by location.

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. Download Program Course Sheet

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. Download Program Course Sheet

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. Graduates of this program are eligible to take the AHIMA’s Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification exam. Download Program Course Sheet

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 are qualified to take AHIMA’s Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification exam. Download Program Course Sheet