Medical Billing and Coding Schools

AHIMA Approved Medical Coding Programs 2025

Quick Overview

Total Programs: 26 AHIMA-approved programs nationwide (11 CAHIIM-accredited, 15 AHIMA-approved)

Accreditation: CAHIIM (Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education) is the gold standard for health information management education

Career Outcomes: Graduates eligible for AHIMA certifications including CCA, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, and RHIA

What is AHIMA Accreditation?

The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is the premier professional organization for health information management. CAHIIM-accredited programs meet rigorous educational standards and prepare students for professional certification exams.

Benefits of AHIMA-Approved Programs

  • National Recognition: CAHIIM accreditation is recognized by employers nationwide
  • Certification Eligibility: Graduates qualify to sit for AHIMA certification exams
  • Quality Education: Curriculum meets national standards for health information management
  • Career Advancement: Enhanced job opportunities and higher earning potential
  • Professional Development: Strong foundation for ongoing professional growth

Data Sources: Program information verified from school websites and IPEDS database. Accreditation status should be confirmed with CAHIIM.org before enrollment. Data verified January 2025.

AHIMA Programs at a Glance

Metric Value
Total Programs 26 verified programs
CAHIIM-Accredited 11 programs
AHIMA-Approved 15 programs
Geographic Coverage 4 regions across the United States
Primary Certifications CCA, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, RHIA

Northeast Region (9 Programs)

8 AHIMA-approved programs in the Northeast region, including 3 CAHIIM-accredited programs. Programs are listed by state and city.

Berkshire Community College

1350 West Street

Pittsfield, MA 01201-5786

AHIMA APPROVED PROGRAM
“Learn More AHIMA Professional Certificate Approval Program (PCAP) BCC’s Health Information Management and Medical Coding programs are approved by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Professional Certificate Approval Program (PCAP)…”

Program: Health Information Management (Certificate) | Berkshire Community College

Approval Source: American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Verified: January 2025

Framingham State University

100 State Street

Framingham, MA 01701

AHIMA APPROVED PROGRAM
“You will also be able to choose a voucher for the professional certification that best aligns with your interests and career goals related to medical billing and coding, such as the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), the Certified C…”

Program: Online Medical Administrative Assistant Certification with MBC | Framingham University

Approval Source: American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Verified: January 2025

Southern New Hampshire University

2500 North River Road

Manchester, NH 03106

CAHIIM APPROVED PROGRAM
“Part of our CAHIIM-accredited BS in Health Information Management, this course aligns with industry standards to build career-ready skills…”

Program: Online Medical Billing and Coding Course | SNHU

Approval Source: Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
Verified: January 2025

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

83 Somerset St

New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1281

CAHIIM APPROVED PROGRAM
“To educate students in the content areas essential for attaining the credential of Certified Coding Specialist or Certified Coding Associate offered by AHIMA…”

Program: Certificate in Medical Coding

Approval Source: Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
Verified: January 2025

CUNY Stella and Charles Guttman Community College

50 West 40th Street

New York, NY 10018-2602

AHIMA APPROVED PROGRAM
“The Certified Coding Associate (CCA) is offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)…”

Program: Online Medical Administration, Billing and Coding Training | Online Career Training Programs | College of Staten Island Website

Approval Source: American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Verified: January 2025

Suffolk County Community College

533 College Rd

Selden, NY 11784-2899

CAHIIM APPROVED PROGRAM
“The Health Information Technology associate degree level program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)…”

Program: Health Information Technology Program at Suffolk County Community College

Approval Source: Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
Verified: January 2025

Wagner College

One Campus Road

Staten Island, NY 10301

AHIMA APPROVED PROGRAM
“She is a Registered Health Information Administrator and an AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer…”

Program: Medical Billing and Coding – Wagner College, Staten Island, NY

Approval Source: American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Verified: January 2025

West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute

8957 Lincoln Highway Suite 101-A

Irwin, PA 15642-2704

AHIMA APPROVED PROGRAM
“*Medical Coding/Billing* The AHIMA-approved Professional Medical Coding and Billing with Applied PCS program is a two-part course that prepares students for the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) and Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification exams…”

Program: Career Academies | SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Approval Source: American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Verified: January 2025

Southeast Region (2 Programs)

2 AHIMA-approved programs in the Southeast region, including 2 CAHIIM-accredited programs. Programs are listed by state and city.

Central Georgia Technical College

80 Cohen Walker Drive

Warner Robins, GA 31088

CAHIIM APPROVED PROGRAM
“Professionals in this field work across a vast array of positions from analytical roles to project management roles to healthcare system management including: Ensuring the accuracy, usefulness, integrity and protection of patient health information throughout a healthcare organization Applying leade…”

Program: Health Information Management (HIM) – Nursing & Allied Health

Approval Source: Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
Verified: January 2025

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

51 Main Street

Perkinston, MS 39573

CAHIIM APPROVED PROGRAM
“Graduates who successfully earn the technical certificate may qualify to sit for the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) and/or the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)…”

Program: Health Information Technology: Billing and Coding – Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Approval Source: Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
Verified: January 2025

Midwest Region (10 Programs)

10 AHIMA-approved programs in the Midwest region, including 5 CAHIIM-accredited programs. Programs are listed by state and city.

Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies

1600 E. Washington Blvd.

Fort Wayne, IN 46803

CAHIIM APPROVED PROGRAM
“The program prepares students for the Certified Professional Coder exam, offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC); and the Certified Coding Associate and Certified Coding Specialist exams, both offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)…”

Program: Medical Coding, Certificate – Academics – Indiana Tech

Approval Source: Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
Verified: January 2025

Davenport University

6191 Kraft Avenue S.E.

Grand Rapids, MI 49512-9396

CAHIIM APPROVED PROGRAM
“The Certificate provides a quick entry-level point into the health information career field as a biller or coder and students can choose to expand into CAHIIM accredited programs including the associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degree, advancing that pathway with Davenport University…”

Program: Medical Coding and Billing Certificate | Davenport University

Approval Source: Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
Verified: January 2025

Ozarks Technical Community College

1001 East Chestnut Expressway

Springfield, MO 65802

CAHIIM APPROVED PROGRAM
“Your courses will teach you: Data management Information security Compliance with payment laws Medical records organization At the end of the program, you will be eligible to take the AHIMA exam…”

Program: Health Information Technology – OTC Programs

Approval Source: Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
Verified: January 2025

St Charles Community College

4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr

Cottleville, MO 63376-0975

AHIMA APPROVED PROGRAM
“By course completion, you will be ready to pass the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam, offered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA), and the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam, offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)…”

Program: Online Medical Administration and Medical Billing and Coding Training | Salem State University

Approval Source: American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Verified: January 2025

St Charles Community College

4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr

Cottleville, MO 63376-0975

AHIMA APPROVED PROGRAM
“Jump to Main Content Ask a Question Go Programs of Study Medical Coder Certificate Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Program Occupational Skills Award (OSA) (ICLC-Eligible) Overview CE Information Guide Full program offered at LSC-CyFair, LSC-Kingwood and LSC-Health Professions Building Conseque…”

Program: Medical Coder Certificate

Approval Source: American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Verified: January 2025

St Charles Community College

4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr

Cottleville, MO 63376-0975

AHIMA APPROVED PROGRAM
“You will get to choose a voucher for the professional medical billing and coding certification exam that best aligns with your interests and career goals: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam offer…”

Program: Medical Billing and Coding : Online and Extended Programs : Texas State University

Approval Source: American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Verified: January 2025

St Charles Community College

4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr

Cottleville, MO 63376-0975

CAHIIM APPROVED PROGRAM
“Employers’ expectations include: in-depth knowledge of federal and state regulations as it pertains to health record documentation demonstrated competency in communication with medical, legal, other healthcare professionals, as well as, the public professionals are expected to be proficient in meeti…”

Program: Medical Coding & Billing – A.A.S. | Chattanooga State Community College

Approval Source: Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
Verified: January 2025

Central Community College

3134 West Highway 34

Grand Island, NE 68802

CAHIIM APPROVED PROGRAM
“Program Options Associate of Applied Science Health Information Technology AAS Degree Diploma Administrative Medical Office Diploma Medical Coding Diploma Reimbursement Specialist Diploma Certificate Data Management Certificate Health Information Clerk Certificate Revenue Management Certificate prog…”

Program: Health Information Management Services | Central Community College

Approval Source: Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
Verified: January 2025

ATA College-Cincinnati

225 Pictoria Drive, Suite 200

Cincinnati, OH 45246

AHIMA APPROVED PROGRAM
“NDSCS offers North Dakota’s only medical coding certificate approved by the AHIMA Professional Certificate Approval Program (PCAP)…”

Program: Health Information (Medical Coding) | North Dakota State College of Science

Approval Source: American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Verified: January 2025

Marietta College

215 Fifth St

Marietta, OH 45750

AHIMA APPROVED PROGRAM
“You will have three medical billing and coding certifications to choose from: Certified Professional Coder (CPC, AAPC), Certified Coding Associate (CCA, AHIMA), or Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS, NHA)…”

Program: Medical Administrative Assistant | Marietta College

Approval Source: American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Verified: January 2025

West Region (5 Programs)

5 AHIMA-approved programs in the West region, including 1 CAHIIM-accredited programs. Programs are listed by state and city.

California State University Dominguez Hills

1000 E. Victoria Street

Carson, CA 90747

AHIMA APPROVED PROGRAM
“Her credentials include MBA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer, and CPC Approved-Instructor…”

Program: Medical Insurance Billing Certificate | CSUDH CCPE | Carson, CA

Approval Source: American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Verified: January 2025

San Diego Mesa College

7250 Mesa College Drive

San Diego, CA 92111

CAHIIM APPROVED PROGRAM
“View Requirements Health Information Technology Program Mesa College’s Health Information Technology program is a CAHIIM-accredited program that provides you with the technical skills you need to maintain patient information and promote the smooth operation of hospitals, clinics, and other healthcar…”

Program: Health Information Technology Program and Courses | San Diego Mesa College

Approval Source: Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
Verified: January 2025

Red Rocks Community College

13300 W Sixth Ave

Lakewood, CO 80228-1255

AHIMA APPROVED PROGRAM
“She is a Registered Health Information Administrator and an AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer…”

Program: CCA CERTIFIED MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT WITH MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING |

Approval Source: American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Verified: January 2025

Great Basin College

1500 College Parkway

Elko, NV 89801

AHIMA APPROVED PROGRAM
“The AAPC and AHIMA approve the program’s coursework and allow graduates to take the certified professional coder and certified coding associate exams upon completing program requirements…”

Program: Great Basin College:

Approval Source: American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Verified: January 2025

Tacoma Community College

6501 S 19th St

Tacoma, WA 98466-6100

AHIMA APPROVED PROGRAM
“Participating sites are compensated with up to 5 AHIMA-approved Continuing Education Units (CEUs) per year for credentialed staff who mentor students and one free admission to the Annual HIM Spring Leadership Conference at TCC…”

Program: Health Information Programs : Tacoma Community College

Approval Source: American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Verified: January 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between CAHIIM-accredited and AHIMA-approved programs?

CAHIIM (Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education) is AHIMA’s official accrediting body. CAHIIM-accredited programs have undergone rigorous evaluation and meet the highest standards for health information management education. AHIMA-approved programs also meet professional standards but may not have the same level of formal accreditation. Both types of programs prepare students for AHIMA certification exams.

Which AHIMA certifications can I earn after completing an approved program?

Graduates from AHIMA-approved programs are eligible to sit for several professional certifications depending on their education level:

How long does it take to complete an AHIMA-approved program?

Program length varies by credential level:

  • Certificate Programs: 9-12 months for focused medical coding training
  • Associate Degree Programs: 18-24 months for comprehensive health information technology education
  • Bachelor Degree Programs: 4 years for health information management or related degrees

Many programs offer online, hybrid, or accelerated formats to accommodate working students.

Are online AHIMA-approved programs available?

Yes! Many CAHIIM-accredited and AHIMA-approved programs offer fully online or hybrid formats. Online programs maintain the same rigorous standards as on-campus programs and provide flexibility for working students. When choosing an online program, verify that it includes proper clinical practice experience and prepares you for certification exams.

What career opportunities are available after completing an AHIMA program?

AHIMA-approved programs prepare you for diverse healthcare careers including:

  • Medical Coder – Assign diagnostic and procedure codes
  • Health Information Technician – Manage patient health records
  • Medical Auditor – Review coding accuracy and compliance
  • Clinical Documentation Specialist – Improve documentation quality
  • Health Information Manager – Oversee HIM departments
  • Revenue Cycle Specialist – Optimize healthcare billing processes

Median salaries range from $45,000-$65,000 for entry-level positions to $70,000-$95,000+ for experienced professionals with advanced certifications.

How do I verify a program’s CAHIIM accreditation status?

Always verify accreditation directly with CAHIIM before enrolling:

  1. Visit the CAHIIM website (cahiim.org)
  2. Search their directory of accredited programs
  3. Confirm the program’s current accreditation status and expiration date
  4. Contact the school’s admissions office to ask about accreditation

Important: Accreditation status can change, so always verify before making enrollment decisions.

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Angela R.

Angela has worked as a medical billing and coding specialist for multiple chiropractors and orthopedic surgeons. After years of working as a MBC specialist she started her own Medical Billing and Coding consulting company working with numerous clients throughout Southern California.