Fairfield, ME • Online • $96/Credit (in-state tuition)
Kennebec Valley Community College offers 2 Health Informatics programs:
- AAS in Health Information Management
- Medical Coding Certificate
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS in Health Information Management | $6.5K / $13.1K | 2 years | 68 |
| Medical Coding Certificate | $3.3K / $6.5K | Not clearly stated | 34 |
KVCC’s CAHIIM-accredited associate degree, delivered online per CAHIIM, is Maine’s only public route to the RHIT, at $96 per credit for residents. It admits a single fall cohort of 24 students.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | Associate degree; coding certificate |
| Format | Online, per CAHIIM; directed practice at clinical affiliates |
| Practicum Hours | Directed Practice II (4 credits); hours not stated |
| RN License Required | No |
| Who It’s For | Maine students seeking an affordable RHIT credential |
| Distinctive Coursework | ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding, quality improvement, legal and regulatory issues |
| Certification Pathway | RHIT eligible (C or better in all courses, 2.0 GPA) |
| Tuition | $96 resident, $144 New England, $192 nonresident per credit, plus $42/credit fee (2026-27) |
| Accreditation | CAHIIM (next review 2027-2028); NECHE institutional |
| Start Terms | Fall only; 24 seats |
AAS in Health Information Management
The estimated tuition for the AAS in Health Information Management at Kennebec Valley Community College is approximately $6,528 for Maine residents (68 credits at $96/credit) or $13,056 for nonresidents.
The program can generally be completed in about two years.
AAS Curriculum
Coding, quality, and legal courses sit alongside anatomy and physiology and a directed practice.
- HIT 101 Introduction to Health Information Technology
- HIT 132 Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues
- HIT 136 Introduction to Coding and Classification
- HIT 201 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding and Classification Systems
- HIT 222 CPT-4 Coding
- HIT 212 Quality Improvement
- HIT 243 Directed Practice II (4)
- HIT 245 Seminar in Health Information Technology
- BIO 213 and 214 Anatomy and Physiology I and II
More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- KVCC’s page calls the degree both Health Information Management and Health Information Technology.
- The program page does not state its delivery format; CAHIIM lists it as online.
AAS Practicum and Capstone
- HIT 243 Directed Practice II (4 credits) at clinical affiliates.
- Students need TDAP, MMR, hepatitis B, and varicella immunity and current BLS CPR before placement.
- Hours and placement model are Not clearly stated.
AAS Admissions
- General KVCC admission; no TEAS required.
- Fall start only, with a capacity of 24.
Medical Coding Certificate
The estimated tuition for the Medical Coding Certificate at Kennebec Valley Community College is approximately $3,264 for Maine residents (34 credits at $96/credit) or $6,528 for nonresidents.
The certificate’s length is not published.
Coding Curriculum
- 34 credits drawn from the AAS coding sequence.
Tuition
KVCC’s 2026-27 tuition is $96 per credit for Maine residents, $144 for New England Regional Student Program students, and $192 for nonresidents, plus a $42 per-credit consolidated fee.
| Residency | Tuition per Credit | With $42 Fee | AAS (68 cr), All-In |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine resident | $96 | $138 | $9,384 |
| New England (NERSP) | $144 | $186 | $12,648 |
| Nonresident | $192 | $234 | $15,912 |
- Rates come from KVCC’s 2026-27 catalog.
Be aware that:
- Books, immunizations, CPR certification, and the RHIT exam fee are extra.
For a Maine resident, the full associate degree costs about $9,400 with fees.
Why Choose This Health Informatics Program?
A cost verdict for Maine residents who want the RHIT at public community college prices.
Cost verdict. At about $9,400 all in for residents, the degree costs a fraction of private alternatives, and New England students pay a reduced regional rate.
The trade-offs. One fall cohort of 24, and the most recent outcomes KVCC posts are from 2019-20: 80% graduation, 83.33% certification pass rate, 75% employment in the field.
Accreditation
CAHIIM accredits KVCC’s associate degree in Health Information Management, with continuing accreditation since February 2020 and its next review in 2027-2028.
Kennebec Valley Community College is institutionally accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
Graduates with a C or better in all courses and a 2.0 GPA are eligible for AHIMA’s Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) exam.
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