Accredited and online degree programs in healthcare administration
American National University offers three online health administration degree programs:
- Medical Billing & Coding Diploma Program
- Health Information Management Associate's Degree
- Medical & Health Services Management Bachelor's Degree
Medical coding specialists and medical front office staff play a vital role in the healthcare industry. This diploma program is designed to provide you with the skills to work as either a medical biller or a medical coder. You may choose to incorporate both career paths as some employers prefer having one person capable of performing both functions. Students will have the opportunity to take the Certified Professional Coder certification exam offered through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), the Certified Coding Specialist certification exam offered through AHIMA, or the Certified Coding Associate certification exam through AHIMA. Sitting for one (1) of these three (3) credentials is part of the assignment requirement for HIM210 Advanced Coding.
Health information management professionals affect the quality of patient information and patient care at each point of patient interaction. They are focused on the technical side of managing health information, working with electronic records, and software programs. Students will also participate in an externship, which offers further opportunities to apply learned skills and competencies. Students will have the opportunity to take the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification exam offered through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Our HIM degree program is accredited by CAHIIM.
The Medical and Health Services Management Bachelor of Science degree provides healthcare practitioners with the skills and competencies they need to function as managers and supervisors in health care settings. These students will need an associate degree, like our HIM associates degree, or certificate in an allied health discipline to enroll.
Join a Growing Career FieldThe medical sector is growing quickly, healthcare administration and management being no exception. Medical records positions are expected to grow 7% through 2031 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics*. Medical and health services managers are expected to grow 28% through 2031 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics*.
*BLS.gov projections may not reflect local economic fluctuations and do not guarantee job placement.
Coursework delivered online
Courses are conducted online with an instructor to guide you through the material.
Personalized attention and support
The support team behind each student (Academic Advisors, Deans, Faculty, Financial Aid, and Career Services) see each person as an individual and not as a number.
Courses facilitated by industry professionals
Students are exposed to real-world scenarios, problem-solving, and networking opportunities through instructors who have spent time in the field.
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Program Overview
 | 48 credit hours Complete this program in 9 months! |
 | $20,496 Includes: application fee, textbooks, and first sitting of CPC exam |
 | Certified Professional Coder certification exam offered through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), the Certified Coding Specialist certification exam offered through AHIMA, or the Certified Coding Associate certification exam through AHIMA. Sitting for one (1) of these three (3) credentials is part of the assignment requirement for HIM210 Advanced Coding. |
 | Full Distance |
| 96 credit hours Complete this program in 18 months! |
| $39,936 Includes: application fee, textbooks, and first sitting of RHIT exam |
| Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification exam offered through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) |
| Full Distance |
| 84 credit hours Complete this program in 18 months! |
| $27,300 Includes: application fee and textbooks |
 | Students must have earned an associate degree in an allied health field from an accredited institution. |
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Accredited Programs
The HIM accreditor of American National University is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
American National University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Scholarships & Financial Aid
We recognize that many students need some type of financial assistance in order to make this investment in their future. Our Financial Services Team will sit down with prospective students to identify sources of financial assistance; some through the federal or state government and others through the University. We are committed to finding solutions for those who qualify.
Transfer Credits
We accept undergraduate transfer credits for your prior learning and professional, military, and volunteer experience. An undergraduate student must complete the last 25% of a degree program at ANU in order to graduate. That means up to 72 quarter credit hours can be transferred for an Associate’s degree or up to 132 quarter credit hours for a Bachelor’s degree.