Insurance Billing and Coding Specialist

Insurance Billing and Coding Specialist - Online Programs

Herzing University Online offers several different options for those looking to further their education in the field of Insurance Billing and Coding. Each program incorporates the core courses required for successful entry into this field and adds additional courses as required by the level of education the student pursues.

Diploma in Insurance Billing and Coding Specialist

The Diploma program is comprised solely of the core courses required for individuals seeking entry-level employment in the field of Medical Billing and Insurance Coding. The diploma takes approximately 12-18 months to complete. Career opportunities for Diploma graduates include Medical Billing Specialist, Medical Coder, and Insurance Claims Analyst.

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Associate of Science in Insurance Billing and Coding Specialist

This Associate degree program builds upon the core courses of the Insurance Billing and Coding Specialist Diploma by incorporating the general education requirements required for this level of degree. The Associate can be completed in 16–24 months. Careers for graduates of the Associate Degree program are similar to the diploma, however Associate Degree graduates will have greater bargaining potential when seeking employment and promotional opportunities within the Medical Billing and Insurance Coding field.

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Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management

Graduates of Herzing Online’s Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management program will not only master the core coding, health sciences and general education requirements, they will also posses a solid understanding of business and management principles and how those are applied to the healthcare field, specifically in the area of medical records and health information documentation.

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Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management

Students enrolled in the Herzing University Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management degree program who are interested in pursuing a master’s degree have three ways to save time and money with the Herzing University online MBA!

1. Dual Enrollment – This program allows current bachelor’s degree students the opportunity to exchange two business (BU) or open elective courses for two MBA courses during their senior year.


2. Course exemption – Those students enrolled in a Herzing University business or management-oriented bachelor’s degree program may exempt the first MBA course, MBA 500 Business Fundamentals.


3. Herzing bachelor's degree students and alumni receive a 15% tuition scholarship on their master’s degree courses!

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Insurance Billing and Coding Specialist - Student Information

Program Data
Program	On Time Completion Rate	Available Graduate Employment Rate	Median Loan Debt of Graduates	Estimated Program Cost	Average Hourly Salary of Graduates	O*Net Link
Diploma in Medical Billing and Insurance Coding	34.90%	78.02%	$18,908.00	$15,840 - 17,640	$12.52/hr	Link 1
Diploma in Insurance Billing and Coding Specialist (Online Campus)	No Data	No Data	No Data	$16,560.00	No Data	Link 1
Associate of Science & Associate of Applied Science in Medical Billing and Insurance Coding	50.84%	72.07%	$24,660.00	$26,400 - 29,400	$12.52/hr	Link 1
Associate of Science in Insurance Billing and Coding Specialist (Online Campus)	No Data	No Data	No Data	$27,600.00	No Data	Link 1
Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management	20.00%	70.00%	$47,449.18	$47,520 - $52,920	$13.34/hr	Link 1
Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management	No Data	100.00%	No Data Available	$28,125.00	No Data Available	Link 1 Link 2

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