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Medical Coding Program Guide
Welcome
Greetings! Your Course Shell provides you with several examples of possible assignments. This LibGuide will address some of those while introducing resources to assist you with your research. These will fall in four broad categories.
Background Sources
These are resources to help you develop a basic understanding of a topic and perhaps help you locate resources for your Project. These are typically online encyclopedias and dictionaries which are a useful starting point and helpful for background information. These resources typically should not appear in your final draft.
Library Databases
There are online reference and periodical resources to which DeVry University subscribes. You may be familiar with some of these while others may be new to you.
Books
All of the Library's books are eBooks accessible online
Open Access
There are a growing number of online journals which are usually free to the reader. They are self-archiving and sometimes free of copyright and licensing restrictions (you still must cite them if you use them). Their costs are supported by publication fees paid by authors or are externally subsidized. The quality of open access publications varies considerably. Some are quite reputable while others are fronts for special interest groups.
Recommended Databases
- Consumer Health Complete This link opens in a new window Covers all areas of health and wellness from mainstream medicine to many perspectives of complementary, holistic, and integrated medicine; also includes relevant drug monographs.
- EBSCOhost This link opens in a new window Provides access to approximately 30 periodical databases (many of them full text), covering a wide-variety of subject areas. Mobile Access instructions
- Health Source: Consumer Edition This link opens in a new window Over 75 full-text consumer health magazines on medical science, general health, food science, nutrition, childcare, sports medicine, etc.
Recommended Websites
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention List of diseases plus information for each.
- Merck Manual Good in-depth medical data.
- RxList A to Z list of drugs with extensive information on each. Includes pill identifier and disease information.
- PDR- Physician's Desk Reference The leading distributor of drug labeling information, product safety Alerts, and REMS programs includes the Physicians' Desk Reference® (PDR®), the most trusted and commonly used drug information reference, PDR.net®, mobilePDR®, and PDR Drug Alerts, the only service providing electronic delivery of mandated safety Alerts to physicians and other prescribers. PDR now integrates a broad suite of services into Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and includes
Recommended Websites- Associations
- AAPC- American Academy of Professional Coders The AAPC provides education and professional certification to physician-based medical coders and elevates the standards of medical coding by providing student training, certification, ongoing education, networking, and job opportunities.
- AHIMA- American Health Information Management Association The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is the premier association of health information management (HIM) professionals worldwide. Serving 52 affiliated component state associations and more than 71,000 members, it is recognized as the leading source of "HIM knowledge," a respected authority for rigorous professional education and training. *Founded in 1928 to improve health record quality, AHIMA has played a leadership role in the effective management of health data and medical records needed to deliver quality healthcare to the public.
- AMBA-American Medical BiIling Association *Our mission as a medical billing association is to provide industry and regulatory education, networking opportunities for our members, to be able to share information and ideas and to market our member's abilities and professional services as a group. *We offer the only medical billing specialist certification exam (CMRS) recognized nationally by billers, coders, employers and other entities. The American Medical Billing Association (AMBA) encourages and relies on member participation and input. *Our National Medical Billing Advisory Board provides input, ideas and advice to AMBA leadership for the betterment of our association and our profession. *Our ultimate goal is to provide members with medical billing and related resources that enhance knowledge and skills to develop new ideas and technology, collectively increasing and realizing true industry growth and leadership among medical billers and consultants. *AMBA was formed and is targeted toward providing assistance for doctor's office and independent professional medical biller's with similar needs, interests and goals.
- MAB-Medical Association of Billers *Founded in 1995, the Medical Association of Billers is the premier training and credentialing association for medical billing and coding. The MAB curriculum has been approved and licensed by the Commission for Post Secondary Education and MAB is an approved vendor for Federal agencies. *MAB is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in the development of medical billing and coding programs which are centered on the principles of encouragement, excellence, integrity, and service. To accomplish this Mission, they seek to achieve a balance among instructional development, teaching and service. They work to provide leadership in partnership with medical communities throughout the country and participate in efforts to create and promote relevant standards and develop relationships with organizations pursuing similar goals.
- PAHCS- Professional Association of Healthcare Coding Specialists The Professional Association of Healthcare Coding Specialists (PAHCS) is a communications network and member support system dedicated to enhancing the compliance, documentation, and reimbursement capabilities of healthcare coders.
Recommended Websites- Coding
- ICD-9 Code Lookup Search for codes or keywords
- ICD-10- International Statistical Classification of Disease and Related Health Problems Browse the classification of Diseases and health problems
- Find-a-Code ICD 9 and 10 Codes, CPT Codes, HCPCS Codes, Medical Billing and Coding
- Classification of Diseases, Functioning, and Disability ICD 9, ICD-10 (Mortality), ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-CM/PCS Transition, ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health), Classification of Death and Injury Resulting from Terrorism(CDC)
- ICD10Data ICD-9-CM annual codes from 2006-2014 2014 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes • Index Convert 2014 ICD-9-CM ICD-10-CM 2014 ICD-10-PCS Procedure Codes HCPCS Codes 2014 HCPCS Codes: annual codes from 2007-2013
eBooks
These are a sampling of eBooks available from the library.
Health Information Management by
In almost all Western countries, concerted efforts are made to stimulate the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in health care. Yet the number of success stories are few and the frustrations many. In this key textbook, readers are introduced to the challenges, the lessons learned and the new insights of health information management at the start of the twenty-first century. With a strong international orientation, a comparative approach and a critical eye on many traditional information management views, the book illustrates key developments by drawing on examples from many different countries. Topics covered include: * Patient Care Information Systems * Integrating Quality Improvement * Information Strategy * Implementing Information Systems Featuring case studies and an overall practitioner's perspective, this key textbook combines theoretical backgrounds and starting points with practice-oriented guidelines and advice on the best methods for bringing these ideas to the challenges of everyday health care management. Original and refreshing, this textbook is essential reading for students of health care management and health care practitioners alike.
Call Number: eBooks by EBSCOHostISBN: 9780415315180Publication Date: 2003-12-22
Lange 2009 Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment by
Written by leading experts in the field, this is an authoritative and comprehensive annually updated text covering treatment and diagnosis of adult inpatient and outpatient medicine.
Call Number: eBooks by EBSCOHostISBN: 9780071591249Publication Date: 2008-10-02
Medical Billing and Coding for Dummies by
Your complete guide to a career in medical billing and coding, updated with the latest changes in the ICD-10 and PPS This fully updated second edition of Medical Billing & Coding For Dummies provides readers with a complete overview of what to expect and how to succeed in a career in medical billing and coding. With healthcare providers moving more rapidly to electronic record systems, data accuracy and efficient data processing is more important than ever. Medical Billing & Coding For Dummies gives you everything you need to know to get started in medical billing and coding. This updated resource includes details on the most current industry changes in ICD-10 (10th revision of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems) and PPS (Prospective Payment Systems), expanded coverage on the differences between EHRs and MHRs, the latest certification requirements and standard industry practices, and updated tips and advice for dealing with government agencies and insurance companies. Prepare for a successful career in medical billing and coding Get the latest updates on changes in the ICD-10 and PPS Understand how the industry is changing and learn how to stay ahead of the curve Learn about flexible employment options in this rapidly growing industry Medical Billing & Coding For Dummies, 2nd Edition provides aspiring professionals with detailed information and advice on what to expect in a billing and coding career, ways to find a training program, certification options, and ways to stay competitive in the field.
Call Number: SkillSoft BooksISBN: 9781118982549Publication Date: 2015-04-27
Medical Coding by
In clear and straightforward language, Medical Coding: What It Is and How It Works, Second Edition provides an overview of the evolution of medical coding and all the various coding systems, how they relate, and how they function. Reasoning and consequences of the delayed ICD-10 implementation are explained along with a sound overview of the ICD-10-CM and PCS classification systems.For those contemplating a career in the coding field, this book is ideal as a basic orientation. Other individuals in healthcare management and administration will also benefit from a basic understanding of how coding works.Unlike other publications that focus only on coding, this book integrates coding guidelines and principles into the billing and reimbursement process, giving the student a more practical foundation in the rationale for correct coding. Healthcare fraud and abuse is addressed as well, to assure that readers understand ethical concerns inherent in coding for reimbursement.Instructor Resources: Instructor's Manual, PowerPoint slides, Test Bank
Call Number: SkillSoft BooksISBN: 9781284054576Publication Date: 2014-08-12
Medical Law, Ethics and Bioethics by
Now in its 6th Edition, this groundbreaking book continues to champion the "Have a Care" approach, while also providing readers with the strong ethical and legal foundation that enables them to better serve their clients. Clearly written and authoritative, it provides a solid groundwork in legal concepts and laws, important ethical issues, and the emerging area of bioethics faced in today's medical practices by today's health care professionals. SPECIAL FEATURES Vignettes--A thought-provoking vignette opens each chapter, adapted from case law or based on real-world situations. "Have a Care"--Personal stories from the authors illustrate the heart of the law and ethics of health care. A Code of Ethics Appendix contains the Hippocratic Oath, AAMA creed, and the Principles of Medical Ethics. Sample Documents Appendix provides important health care, life, and death documentation.
Call Number: eBooks by EBSCOHostISBN: 9780803617308Publication Date: 2007-05-16
Pervasive Healthcare Computing by
Pervasive healthcare is the conceptual system of providing healthcare to anyone, at anytime, and anywhere by removing restraints of time and location while increasing both the coverage and the quality of healthcare. Pervasive Healthcare Computing is at the forefront of this research, and presents the ways in which mobile and wireless technologies can be used to implement the vision of pervasive healthcare. This vision includes prevention, healthcare maintenance and checkups; short-term monitoring (home healthcare), long-term monitoring (nursing home), and personalized healthcare monitoring; and incidence detection and management, emergency intervention, transportation and treatment. The pervasive healthcare applications include intelligent emergency management system, pervasive healthcare data access, and ubiquitous mobile telemedicine. Pervasive Healthcare Computing includes the treatment of several new wireless technologies and the ways in which they will implement the vision of pervasive healthcare.
Call Number: eBooks by EBSCOHostISBN: 9781441902146Publication Date: 2009-05-11
Other Resources
- Credo Reference This link opens in a new window An eBook collection of 600+ high-quality, constantly updated reference books, dictionaries, encyclopedias and atlases.
- RefWorks This link opens in a new window A comprehensive reference management service for preparing bibliographies in APA and other citation styles. Use RefWorks to import and create citations, build lists of references, and integrate citations into your papers using the Write-n-Cite app.
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