Medical Billing and Coding - Continuing Education

Online Course Information

Registration Deadline:
September 14, 2025

Dates:
September 16 - December 4, 2025

Days/Time:
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:00 p.m - 9:30 p.m

Program Modality:
Online Instructor-led, via Zoom

Location:
Online

Instructor:
Linda Cantu

Cost:
$ 2,099*

Refund Deadline:
September 10, 2025

Notes:
* Certification exam fees are not included in the program cost.

Students requiring accommodation should contact our office pewd@utrgv.edu to learn about the process.

Online Course Information

Brownsville Course Information

Days:
Lecture: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Dates:
September 30 - December 21, 2021

Times:
Lecture: 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Format:
Hybrid - Live via Zoom

Location:
Lecture: Online via Zoom*
Labs: Edinburg CESS Building * (review "notes" section below for further details)

Instructor:
TBD

Cost:
$ 1,899

Notes:
* Lecture components of this class will occur online via Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Medical Billing and Coding

Medical Billing and Coding is one of the fastest-growing careers in the health care industry today. The need for professionals that understand how to code health care services and procedures for third-party insurance reimbursement continues to grow substantially.

Physician practices, hospitals, pharmacies, long-term care facilities, chiropractic practices, physical therapy practices, and other health care providers all depend on medical billing and coding for insurance carrier reimbursement.

This non-academic program is comprised of 80.5 hours of instruction on the skills needed to:

• Solve insurance billing problems
• File claims (using the CPT and ICD-10-CM manual)
• Complete common insurance forms
• Trace delinquent claims
• Examine the process to appeal denied claims
• Use generic forms to streamline billing procedures

This course prepares students to sit for National Medical Coding Certification exams. Please review specific qualification requirements per association/academy.

After the successful completion of the program, participants can choose between an internship opportunity of 40 hours or job placement assistance.

This program is provided in partnership with Condensed Curriculum International (CCI) , a leading provider of healthcare industry educational content and internship placement opportunities.

Details:

• Basics of health insurance and procedural coding
• Documentation guidelines and legal issues affecting insurance claims and medical records
• Introduction to the CPT and ICD-10-CM Manuals and coding systems
• Anesthesia/Surgery, Radiology, and Pathology/Laboratory Medicine
• Diagnosis Coding
• CPT Modifiers, E and V Codes, and Late Effects
• Introduction to International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modifications, and Coding Guidelines
• The Health Insurance Claim Form (CMS 1500)
• HIPAA and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
• Tracing Delinquent Claims and Insurance Problem Solving
• Managed Care Systems, Special Plans, Third-Party Reimbursement, Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans, Medicaid and Other State Programs, CHAMPUS and CHAMPVA, Worker’s Compensation, Disability Income Insurance, and Disability Benefit Programs

Individuals seeking to enter into an entry-level medical billing and coding position, or seeking to be nationally certified in medical billing and coding.

Note: PEWD program participants should be 18 years or older.

Recommended level of education: High School diploma or GED/high school equivalency.

Note: PEWD program participants should be 18 years or older.

On the final day of the program, participants take the NWCA - Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Certification.

Additionally, this program prepares participants to pursue the certifications listed below.
Please note that the provided information is for reference only; exams are not included in the course fee or schedule. Be sure to review the eligibility criteria on the respective websites.

Certified Professional Coder (CPC; CPC-H)
www.aapc.com
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)

Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
www.ahima.org
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)
www.nhanow.com
National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Linda Cantu

Private Loans
• The only loan provider PEWD accepts is Sallie Mae.
• When applying for the Continuing Education Private Loan to cover the registration fee for a non-credit continuing education program, please use the UTRGV Continuing Education School Code: 003599.
• The loan amount must be at least $500.00.
• The loan amount in the application cannot exceed the enrollment fee noted on our website.
• Books will NOT be included in the loan amount.
• Service charges may apply.

Important!
Please email pewd@utrgv.edu once you have been approved so we may certify your loan.

Private Loans

Workforce Solutions
Training & Education Scholarships

Hidalgo County Access to Success Program
Access to Success – HCCSA

Submit a required written request via email three business days before the program start date. Weekends are not considered. Partial refunds are not allowed.