• 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

Guidelines
• 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.
• When applying for the Continuing Education Private Loan, please use the UTRGV Continuing Education School Code: 003599.

Lender Information
• The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley does not endorse or recommend any specific lenders for private loans. You are free to select any lender offering private loans. We recommend you compare loans from several vendors to find the best interest rates/terms and repayment options.
• When exploring loan options, please ensure the lender offers loans for non-credit continuing education programs.
• Our department has identified that Sallie Mae offers private loans that may be used for continuing education programs. This is shared for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement.

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.