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Alphabetical List Of Websites


2009 OIG Work Plan - 
3-D anatomical slides 
95 and 97 E&M Documentation Guidelines 
American Academy of Neurology
American College of Surgeons 
Anatomy Atlas 
Basic DRG
Cardiac Catheterization  Excellent reference for students
Cell Alive 
CMS 

Coding for Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis -

Coding Smarter Office Support Plus

Coding Tools for Family Practice Management 
Colorado State University
Columbia/HCA Virtual Body
Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT)  and the Hospital Payment Monitoring Program (HPMP) ).
Des Moines University 
Diagnosis Coding Using ICD-9-CM  from CMS -
DNA—
Dorland's Medical Dictionary - 
DRG calculator - 
Essential Study Partner
Flash card exchange—  I personnally do not like flash cards but for some they really work
Flash coding 
HCPCS Addendum and Drug List 
Hillsborough Community Colleges.  
Hole’s Human Anatomy and Physiology by McGraw Hill
Human Anatomy Online -
ICD
ICD-9-CM from NCHS
Interactive Kidney Quiz—animated
International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)
Just Code Quizlet -
Medical Terminology Web Learning Program
Medicare Claim Review Process - 
Medicare Learning Network -
medicare Learning Network -
Medline Plus -
Medscape 
National Cancer Institute 
National Correct Coding Initiatives 
Office of Inspector General - 
Payment Error Rate Measurement (PERM)  -  
Pitt Community College  
Practice test for Prince George Community College—
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology by Wiley Higher Education
Pronunciations.—
Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) - .  
Stedman's Medical Dictionary online - 
The  Autonomic Nervous System
The Brain Top to Bottom
The Coding Institute  - 
The Franklin Institute—
Tulane University Medical 
University of Michigan  
University Of Pennsylvania Health Systems—
Videos on Body Systems  from Free-ed.net—
Yale university “Atlas of Echo cardiogram” -
YouTube Coding 
 
Courses we (Coding Smarter Office Support Plus) Offered Below

Orientation to US Health Care

Textbook:  Introduction to Health Information Tech

Workbook:  Same title as above

Publisher: Saunders, W.B. Company

Distributor:  Harcourt Health Sciences

                    

 

Legal Aspects of Health Records

TextBook:  Law & Ethics for Medical Careers

 

Authors: Karen Judson

Publisher: McGraw Hill Companies

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Law & Ethics for Medical Careers

Inst. Resource Center

 

 

 

 

HEALTH RECORD   SYSTEM

 Publisher: Thomson Learning

Distributor: Thomson Learning Distribution Center

Resource Inst. Manuals 

 

 

 

MEDICAL TERMINOLGY I & 2 

Medical Dicionary: TABER'S Encyclopedic Medical Dictionary Plain

Author: F. A. Davis

Publisher: F. A. Davis Company

 

 

TEXT/WORKBOOK: MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS 

Authors: Ann Ehrlich

               Carol L. Schroeder             

Publisher: Delmar Thomson Learning                    

Resource: Inst. Manual-  Test Bank: 

 

 

 

 

 ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 1,2, & 3

 

 

TEXTBOOK: ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY Learning System: Textbook

Author: Edith J. Applegate

WORKBOOK: Same title above

Publisher: Saunders, W. B. Company

Distributor: Harcourt Health Sciences

: Elsevier Health Science

 Inst Manual  Transparencies  Exam Master 

 

 

 

CPT CODING 1& 2

Step by Step Medical Coding

WORKBook: Step by Step Medical Coding Fourth Edition

Author: Carol Buck                                   

Distributor: Elsevier Science                         

 

       

 

ICD CODING 1 & 2

Advanced CPT Coding and ICD 9 Coding

Coding for the Veteran Administration

INPATIENT CODING

SPECIALITY CODING

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

Specialty resouces below


 

 

 










 



Professional Resources:

  • The American Academy of Professional Coders I personally suggest belonging to both the AAPC and AHIMA
    ·       American Health Information Management Assoc.
  • ·       Healthcare Billing and Management Association 
  • REFERENCE PROFESSIONAL RESOURCE SITES
    ·       American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 
    ·       American Academy of Physician’s Assistants 
    ·       American Medical Association 
    ·       North American Spine Society 
    ·       American College of Radiology 
    ·       American Society for Surgery of the Hand
    .       American Academy of Dermatology 
    .       American Academy of Family Physicians 
    .       American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 
    .       American Academy of Physician Assistants 
    .       American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine 
    .       American Board of Podiatric Surgery 
    .       American College of Foot & Ankle Orthopedics 
    .       American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons 
    .       American College of Nurse Practitioners 
    .       American College of Podiatric Medical Review 
    .       American College of Surgeons 
    .       American Diabetes Association 
    .       American Health Information Management 
    .       American Health Information Management Journal 
    .       American Health Lawyers Association 
    .       American Medical Association 
    .       American Medical Women's Association 
    .       American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society 
    .       American Physical Therapy Association 
    .       American Podiatric Medical Association 
    .       American Society of Plastic Surgeons 
    .       Appeals Process - Medicare 
    .       Area Code Listing 
    .       Assistant Surgeons - Am College of Surgeons 
    .       Association of Healthcare Internal Auditors 
    .       Atlas of Pathology 
    .       CMS Home Page 
    .       Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

EM coding resource

http://www.mpconsulting.org/resources.asp   ONE OF THE BEST RESOURCES THERE IS

Anatomy/Surgery Resources 

Gray’s Anatomy 
 
·       Electronic Textbook of Hand Surgery 
 
·       KneeAnatomy 
 
·       WebMD Anatomy 
 
·       Shoulder Solutions.com 
 
·       Spine—Health.com 
 
·       Spine University 
 
·       Podiatry Encyclopedia 
 
·       Podiatry Channel 
 
·       Arthroscopy.com

Orthopedic Coding---- THIS IS A SPECIALITY I REALLY ENJOY CODING

  • orthoinfo.aaos.org/all.cfm A no cost site that covers many areas.
  • activejoints.com latest developments regarding knee and hip replacement
  • arthroscopy.com  overview of different arthroscopic techniques
  • back.com articles relating to spinal disorders and treatments
  • bonegraf.com  animated step-by-step descriptions of commonly performed orthopedic procedures in different body areas
  • footdoc.ca Canadian site a list of articles related to foot disorders and surgeries. One of the best sites on Bunion surgical procedures
  •  wheelessonline.com   the most comprehensive and widely used orthopedic website on the internet.

DO YOU NEED A PERSONALIZED CHEATSHEET ON SOMETHING??

JUST ASK: Christine.Goans@gmail.com

 

2009 CPT Coding Changes for the Hydration and Therapeutic,

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2009 CPT Coding Changes for the Hydration and Therapeutic, Diagnostic, and Prophylactic Drug Administration Codes

NEW 2009 CPT Codes

2009 CPT Code Description

OLD 2008 CPT Codes

2008 CPT Code Description

Hydration Administration Codes

96360

Intravenous infusion, hydration; initial, 31 minutes to 1 hour

90760

Intravenous infusion, hydration; initial, 31 minutes to 1 hour

96361

each additional hour

90761

each additional hour

Therapeutic, Prophylactic, and Diagnostic Administration Codes

96365

Intravenous infusion, for therapy, prophylaxis, or diagnosis (specify substance or drug); initial, up to 1 hour

90765

Intravenous infusion, for therapy, prophylaxis, or diagnosis (specify substance or drug; initial, up to 1 hour

96366

each additional hour

90766

each additional hour

96367

additional sequential infusion, up to 1 hour

90767

each sequential infusion, up to 1 hour

96368

concurrent infusion

90768

concurrent infusion

96369

Subcutaneous infusion for therapy or prophylaxis (specify substance or drug); initial, up to 1 hour, including pump set-up and establishment of subcutaneous infusion site(s)

90769

Subcutaneous infusion for therapy or prophylaxis (specify substance or drug); initial, up to 1 hour, including pump set-up and establishment of subcutaneous infusion site(s)

96370

each additional hour

90770

each additional hour

96371

additional pump set-up with establishment of new subcutaneous infusion site(s)

90771

additional pump set-up with establishment of new subcutaneous infusion site(s)

96372

Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug); subcutaneous or intramuscular

90772

Therapeutics, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug); subcutaneous or intramuscular

96373

intra-arterial

90773

intra-arterial

96374

Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug); intravenous push, single or initial substance or drug

90774

Therapeutics, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug); intravenous push, single or initial substance or drug

96375

each additional sequential intravenous push of a new substance or drug

90775

each additional sequential intravenous push of a new substance or drug

96376

each additional sequential intravenous push of the same substance or drug provided in a facility

90776

each additional sequential intravenous push the same substance or drug provided in a facility

96379

Unlisted therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic intravenous or intra-arterial injection or infusion

90779

Unlisted therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic intravenous or intra-arterial injection or infusion

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2009 CPT Codes for Outpatient Dialysis Service

In-Center Hemodialysis

90951

End-stage renal disease (ESRD) related services monthly,

for patients younger than 2 years of ago to include monitoring for the adequacy of nutrition, assessment of growth and development, and counseling of patents; with 4 or more face-to-face physician visits per month

G0308

90952

with 2-3 face-to-face physician visits per month

G0309

90953

with 1 face-to-face physician visit per month

G0310

90954

End-stage renal disease (ESRD) related services monthly, for patients 2-11 years of ago to include monitoring for the adequacy of nutrition, assessment of growth and development, and counseling of parents; with 4 or more face-to-face physician

G0311

90955

with 2-3 face-to-face physician visits per month

G0312

90956

with 1 face-to-face physician visit per month

G0313

90957

End-stage renal disease (ESRD) related services monthly, for patients 12-19 years of age to include monitoring of the adequacy of nutrition, assessment of growth and development, and counseling of parents; with 4 or more face-to-face physician visits per month

G0314

90958

with 2-3 face-to-face physician visits per month

G0315

90959

with 1 face-to-face physician visit per month

G0316

90960

End-stage renal disease (ESRD) related services monthly, for patients 20 years of age and older; with 4 or more face-to-face physician visits per

G0317

90961

with 2-3 face-to-face physician visits per month

G0318

90962

with 1 face-to-face physician visit per month

G0319

Home Dialysis (all modalities)

90963

End-stage renal disease (ESRD) related services for home dialysis per full month, for patients younger than 2 years of age to include monitoring for the adequacy of nutrition, assessment of growth and development, and counseling of parents

G0320

90964

End-stage renal disease (ESRD) related services for home dialysis per full month, for patients 2-11 years of age to include monitoring for the adequacy of nutrition, assessment of growth and development, and counseling of parents

G0321

90965

End-stage renal disease (ESRD) related services for home dialysis per full month for patients 12-19 years of age to include monitoring for the adequacy of nutrition, assessment of growth and development, counseling of parents

G0322

90966

End-stage renal disease (ESRD) related services for home dialysis per full month, for patients 20 years of age or older

G0323

Less Than A Full Month of Dialysis - By Day

90967

End-stage renal disease (ESRD) related services for dialysis less than a full month of service, per day, for patients younger than 2 years of age

G0324

90968

for patients 2-11 years of age

G0325

90969

for patients 12-19 years of age

G0326

90970

for patients 20 years of age or older

G0327

Diseases

THIS SECTION FROM MY STUDENTS
Wound Care Information Network - Information on pressure ulcer staging

Medline Plus—these sites are geared to medical consumers, but is detailed enough to be a helpful study aid
.


MERCK MANUALS


  • MERCK MEDICUS—a Professional Site—The  information explains in a great detail and uses professional vocabulary.  This site is meant to
    be used by coders, medical transcriptionist, tumor registers, and other health care professionals.  It requires you to  setup an account, and asks for a professional license
    number.  I used my account number through American Health Information Management Association which allows me access to most of the
    information.  There are some parts of the site that are restricted to physicians only.   It is the most complete site that I have found on the web.  
  • MERCK MANUAL FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS—I suggest this to my students and the healthcare professionals I do consulting for .  It is easier to understand than the MERCK
    MEDICUS, and has a great deal of information on disease, procedures, drugs, etc.   


MedicineNet.com—a website that targets medical consumer,  detailed information is very  helpful study aid.

Mayo Clinic


WebMD— this site has many different uses.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - General information and statistical information for some diseases.

University of Minnesota—Practice test and games this was recommended by another instructor.

Bio-Alive—  online video sharing community,  many videos on a variety
of subjects including, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Histology, Pharmacology, Pathology, etc.  Also contains some learning games.
.

  
University of Phoenix
Online Programs for Busy Adults at University of Phoenix.
Phoenix.edu   This is an excellent program whether you are a
coder, biller, or transcriptionist

News sources   THIS SECTION FROM MY STUDENTS

1st Headlines-Health - Constantly updated site of all the curremt health related info  users can quickly scan headlines from health sections of top online news sources.  assists users to easily locate articles from multiple sites that would take hours to access if they visited each individual site.  USA Today, Reuters, New York Times are just a few examples of the sites where articles are scanned and linked to this site.  Great for those essays many students must write

MedNews—  latest reports from medical journals and conferences on this site. 

Medscape—Front page always has a block titled latest news.

WebMD—News tab good all around site.

New York Times Online—Love this for many reasons as you will see for the studnet click the “Health” tab

Science Daily—  the newest research news

Medline Plus— Just click News Tab   Gives articles from Reuters Health, HealthDay, and  numerous governmental agencies.

CNN.com—Don't we all Love CNN check out the Medical news is under the Health tab.

Yahoo health news—  news is from the Associated Press (AP)

ABC health news—On of my students found this link for us


MSNBC—You will be amazed of all the info


Medical News TODAY—Articles from  JAMA, BMJ, Lancet, BMA, 


MedicineNet.com— The have a drop down for various subjects.

MERCK MEDICUS—

Google—Health News much like Yahoo Health News

EurekaAlert—News  from universities, medical centers, journals, corporations, and other organizations engaged in medical research.

MDLinx—  .  Current reports from over 1200 journals and  press releases organized by medical sub-specialty.

Pharmaceutical SitesTHIS SECTION FROM MY STUDENTS

List of pharmaceutical companies and links to their Internet sites.

Drugs.com is a online site that provides   information on over 24,000 drugs. The search functions let you find drugs by disease or a condition    Pill Identifier  and "Drug Interaction Tab compare all the drugs in a coding example and see what problems might happen.


RxAssist.org Provides a comprehensive list of drug assistance programs provided by pharmaceutical companies, and what qualifies a person to get this assistance. It
requires you to set up an account, but it is free.

FDA MedWatch -  safety information on drugs and medical devices that has been reported and/or recalled.  
 

Joint Commission's Look Alike Sound Alike list of drugs that sound alike.

Mediline Plus Prescription and over-the-counter medication Information   from MedMaster™†, a product of  American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY -Part of the  MERCK MANUAL FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

Rx Med -  .  Contains drugs information on, Contra-Indications, etc

Pharmacology In the News - 


Drug Interactions - 

List of 254 Pharmaceutical Companies   link to their websites.

Instructor and Student Resources

STUDY MATERIAL

YouTube Videos

    Pareto Chart - On of the favorite study sites of many HIM classes



    Means of Variability - GREAT RESOURCE FROM  Study4Learning on range, variance, deviation, and standard deviation.  Other easy to
    understand statistics videos are available on this site a nurse guest speaker gave us this resource.


WEBSITES HELPFUL WITH REVIEW FOR TEST


    Penn State Type of Data  -Suggest website for understanding types of data, nominal, ordinal, discrete, etcfrom one  of our RHIT members





AHIMA's Practice Briefs Related to PRG Questions - You must be an AHIMA member to gain access to these ocuments sign up for a student membership.  Information from one of the members of my AHIMA CoP.

The Certificate of Destruction: What It is, What It's Not

Protecting Patient Information after a Facility Closure

Brief  Information Security A Checklist for Healthcare

HIPAA Privacy and Security Training




 


 

    JCAHO  - Updated with the new 1-1-09 requirement to use JCAHO as CMS "deemed" status.  Includes a  review of basic JCAHO
    record requirements from 2009 standards.  The "deemed status" has not yet been approved by CMS.  Check JCAHO website for
    details.  


    Organization and Display of Data - Quick refresher on subjects like Ordinal Data, Interval Data, Discrete Data, Continuous Data,
    Frequency Tables, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, Histograms, Frequency Polygon, Pareto Chart, Run Chart, Scatter Diagram, etc


    Class Indexing - General coding rules, disease terms, cooperating parties, subject from the review guide questions


    Billing & Medicare- Including IPPS, OPPS, PAR, non-PAR, MS-DRG, APC, RUGS, OASIS, etc




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