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Health Care Reimbursement Program

The online health care reimbursement certificate program prepares students for high-demand careers in medical billing and coding, working in hospitals, medical offices, clinics, and other health care facilities. Graduates will be prepared for national certification through the American Academy of Professional Coders exam, as well as the American Health Information Management Association coding exam.

Program Overview

The online health care reimbursement certificate is a great option for career changers or anyone interested in fast-growing job opportunities in the medical billing and coding field. The online health care certificate is also an excellent fit for working professionals and students with families, who are looking for flexible, convenient study options.

Program Details

• Degree Type: Undergraduate Certificate
• Availability: Online, On Campus, Online/On Campus Combo
• Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Program Benefits

• Take classes full time or part time and complete the degree online in just one year.
• Prepare to sit for the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) coding exam and the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) exam.
• Get personal support and guidance from expert faculty and advisors who are here to help students succeed.

Curriculum

Coursework for this program covers analysis of medical records, assigning of codes for indexing diagnoses and procedures to provide information for reimbursement purposes.

Cost and Investment

• Estimated Cost: $10,155 based on current rates.
• The cost breakdown can be found on the UAF eCampus Tuition and Fees page.

Related Programs

• Medical Coding Occupational Endorsement
• Medical Billing Occupational Endorsement
• Medical and Dental Reception Undergraduate Certificate

Program Structure

At UAF, online courses typically do not have set meeting times but do have weekly deadlines. While there are some standard practices, each course is designed by the instructor to best teach the material. Most courses run the full length of the 16-week semester.

Institutional Information

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.