Take Your First Step Toward a Career in Health Information
Prepare for entry-level roles in health data, medical coding and healthcare technology with Herzing's fully online Associate of Science in Health Information Technology.
Build healthcare information skills that support practitioners and patients.
Interested in healthcare and technology? Combine your interests into practical skills with Herzing University's online Associate of Science in Health Information Technology. In as few as 20 months of fully online study, you can earn your associate degree and develop skills in medical coding, health data management, electronic health records and healthcare analytics. Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification exam./p>
Career-focused curriculum covering medical coding, healthcare reimbursement, electronic health records, data analytics and compliance
Coursework in healthcare analytics and artificial intelligence, including how AI is used in clinical documentation and compliance monitoring
Complete a capstone experience with a healthcare industry partner that puts your skills to work on a real-world project
100% online coursework built for busy, non-traditional students
Transfer up to 47 approved credits
Rolling admissions with no application deadlines—apply when you're ready
Health Information Technology
Earn Your Associate Degree Online and Prepare for the RHIT Exam
Whether you're launching your first career or moving into health information from another role, Herzing's Associate of Science in Health Information Technology can help you develop technical and professional skills.
Gain Specialized Knowledge
Students in Herzing’s Health Information Management program will pursue specialized coursework in three areas:
Data Governance
Gain a foundational understanding of database systems, standards for the exchange of healthcare information and skills for managing data in compliance with regulatory and legal requirements.
Revenue Cycle Management
Build knowledge of diagnosis and procedure codes, CPT and HCPCS coding, reimbursement and the revenue cycle process, as well as legal and regulatory issues.
Healthcare Analytics and AI
Develop skills in healthcare data analysis and the critical evaluation of AI-generated information in health information practice.
This program covers:
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Health data management and the healthcare data lifecycle
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Medical coding using ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, CPT and HCPCS systems
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Healthcare reimbursement and revenue cycle management
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Electronic health records and healthcare information systems
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Healthcare analytics, statistics and applications of artificial intelligence
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Professional communication, leadership and critical thinking
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Privacy, confidentiality, security and the release of protected health information
Certification
Graduates of this program are eligible to take AHIMA's Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification exam. Certification is not a state requirement for employment.
What Will I Learn in Herzing's HIT Associate Degree Program?
This program consists of 60 credits of coursework. It combines general education with health information courses that move from medical terminology and anatomy into coding, reimbursement, analytics and compliance. General education subjects build the writing, math and critical thinking skills you'll use throughout your career.
All classes are delivered online, and the program closes with a capstone project completed with a healthcare industry partner so you can apply what you've learned to real-world health information work.
General education courses include:
- English Composition I
- Information Literacy
- Speech
- Cultural Diversity
- Introduction to Humanities
- College Algebra
- Environmental Literacy
- Psychology
Health information and science courses include:
- Medical Terminology
- Introduction to Healthcare Information Systems
- Principles of Health Information Management
- Fundamentals of Healthcare Law and Ethics for Health Information Management Professionals
- Information Management and Data Technology
- Health Information Management and Leadership
- ICD-CM Coding
- ICD-PCS Coding
- CPT and HCPCS Coding
- Reimbursement Methodologies
- Healthcare Quality and Statistics
- Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
- Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
- Professional Development I
- HIT Capstone
Note: The HIT Capstone course does not transfer into the Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management program.
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Get StartedTuition & Cost
Our goal is to support your success. That's why we are always working to improve the programs we offer, including our Associate of Science in Health Information Technology.
With Herzing University, you are never alone, and we offer many options to help you invest in your future. We awarded $20 million in scholarships to eligible students in 2025. You may be able to transfer eligible credits from prior coursework to reduce the time and cost of your degree.
The Herzing Advantage
At Herzing, we want to help you build the foundation you need to reach your professional goals. That's why we offer:
- Convenient online education that gives you more control over your schedule
- A career-focused curriculum built around the coding, analytics and compliance work health information professionals do every day
- A capstone experience with a healthcare industry partner that gives you hands-on practice before you graduate
- Personalized student support, including virtual academic advising, tutoring and lifelong career coaching
You're Much More Than a Number
At Herzing, we believe that providing you with a caring, supportive community will have a positive impact on your learning experience. We know our students by name and are committed to your academic, personal, and professional success. Discover why Herzing's student-first approach, individual attention, and caring community set us apart from other colleges and universities.