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Coding Books & Software for CPT, DRG, HCPCS, ICD, RBRVS & RVU

This Guide provides the most current and up-to-date medical coding books for hospitals, physician practices, insurers, payers and health care providers. View all coding resources.

These references are essential to practice managers, hospital billing offices, health information managers, medical records coders, physicians and all those responsible for documenting procedures, diagnoses and utilization.

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3-2-1 Code It! - Thomson, 2007
837i Claim Editor - Ingenix, HIPAA compliant, always current
AAP Quick Reference Card for Pediatric Coding & Documentation - 2008
Accounts Receivable Tool Kit - Ingenix, always current
AHA Coding Clinic for HCPCS - quarterly coding resource
Almanac of Hospital Financial & Operating Indicators - Ingenix, 2009New!
Ambulatory Coding & Payment Report - newsletter
Anesthesia & Pain Management Coding Alert - newsletter
Anesthesia Cross Coder - Ingenix, current edition
APC Manager - Ingenix, manual, always current
APCs for ASCs
- HCPro, 2008
Applying Inpatient Coding Under Prospective Payment - AHIMA, 2004
ASTRO/ACR Guide to Radiation Oncology Coding - May 2007
Auditing Evaluation & Management Coding - HCPro, Aug 2006
Basic CPT / HCPCS Coding - AHIMA, 2008
Basic ICD-9-CM Coding
- AHIMA, 2008
Billing Companion: Orthopaedics - Ingenix, 2009
Cardiology Coding Alert - newsletter
CCS Coding Exam Review - current edition
CCS-P Coding Exam Review - current edition
(The) Certification Step: CCS Coding Exam Review - 2008
(The) Certification Step: CCS-P Coding Exam Review - 2008
(The) Certification Step: CPC Coding Exam Review - 2008
(The) Certification Step: CPC-H Coding Exam Review - 2008
Chargemaster Analyzer - Ingenix, CD-ROM & software, complete desktop solution
Chargemasters: Strategies to Ensure Accurate Reimbursement & Compliance - Oct 2005
Clinical Coding & Reimbursement
- newsletter
Clinical Coding Workout: Practice Exercises
- AHIMA, 2008
Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist's Handbook - HCPro, 2008
Clinical Examples in Radiology
- newsletter
Codebusters Coding Connection: Documentation Guide, 2e
- 2004
Code Link - PMIC, all specialties
CodeManager - AMA software & data on CD-ROM, 2008
Code Pathways: Dermatology - Ingenix, 2009
Code Pathways: ENT - Ingenix, 2009
Code Pathways: General Surgery - Ingenix, 2009
Code Pathways: OB / GYN - Ingenix, 2009
Code Pathways: Ophthalmology - Ingenix, 2009
Code Pathways: Orthopaedics - Ingenix, 2009
Code Pathways: Urology & Nephrology - Ingenix, 2009
Coder Productivity: Improve Quality & Reduce A/R - 2006
Coders Almanac for Diagnoses - MMI, 2009
Coders Almanac for Procedures - MMI, 2009
Coders Almanac for Terminology - MMI, 2009
Coders Desk Reference for Diagnoses - Ingenix, 2009
Coders Desk Reference for HCPCS
- Ingenix, 2009
Coders Desk Reference for ICD-9-CM Procedures - Ingenix, 2009
Coders Desk Reference for Procedures
- Ingenix, 2009
Coders Dictionary - Ingenix, 2009 editions
Coders Drug Handbook - Ingenix, 2008
(The) Coder's Handbook
- PMIC, 2008
Coding & Billing: Anesthesia / Pain Management - MMI, Contexo, 2009
Coding & Billing: Behavioral Health - MMI, Contexo, 2009
Coding & Billing: Cardiology / Cardiothoracic / Vascular Surgery - MMI, Contexo, 2009
Coding & Billing: Emergency Medicine - MMI, Contexo, 2009
Coding & Billing: ENT / Allergy / Pulmonology - MMI, Contexo, 2009
Coding & Billing: General Surgery / Gastroenterology - MMI, Contexo, 2009
Coding & Billing: Neurology / Neurosurgery - MMI, Contexo, 2009
Coding & Billing: OB / GYN - MMI, Contexo, 2009
Coding & Billing: Oncology / Hematology - MMI, Contexo, 2009
Coding & Billing: Ophthalmology - MMI, Contexo, 2009
Coding & Billing: Orthopaedics, Lower & Upper - MMI, Contexo, 2009
Coding & Billing: Physical Therapy / Physical Medicine - MMI, Contexo, 2009
Coding & Billing: Plastic Surgery / Dermatology - MMI, Contexo, 2009
Coding & Billing: Primary Care - MMI, Contexo, 2009
Coding & Billing: Radiology - MMI, Contexo, 2009
Coding & Billing: Urology/Nephrology - MMI, Contexo, 2009
Coding & Medicare Updates - compliance newsletter
Coding & Payment Guide: Anesthesia Services - Ingenix, 2009
Coding & Payment Guide: Behavioral Health Services
- Ingenix, 2009
Coding & Payment Guide: Laboratory Services - Ingenix, 2009
Coding & Payment Guide: Physical Therapy - Ingenix, 2009
Coding & Reimbursement for Hospital Inpatient Services - AHIMA, Feb 2006
Coding & Reimbursement for Hospital Outpatient Services - AHIMA, 2005
Coding Companion: Cardiology / Cardiothoracic Surgery / Vascular Surgery - 2009
Coding Companion: Emergency Medicine
- Ingenix, 2009
Coding Companion: ENT / Allergy / Pulmonology - Ingenix, 2009
Coding Companion: General Surgery / Gastroenterology
- Ingenix, 2009
Coding Companion: Neurosurgery / Neurology
- Ingenix, 2009
Coding Companion: OB / GYN
- Ingenix, 2009
Coding Companion: Oncology / Hematology
- Ingenix, 2009
Coding Companion: Ophthalmology
- Ingenix, 2009
Coding Companion: Orthopaedics
- Ingenix, upper & lower body, 2009
Coding Companion: Pediatrics - Ingenix, 2009
Coding Companion: Plastics / OMS / Dermatology
- Ingenix, 2009
Coding Companion: Podiatry
- Ingenix, 2009
Coding Companion: Primary Care
- Ingenix, 2009
Coding Companion: Radiology
- Ingenix, 2009
Coding Companion: Urology / Nephrology
- Ingenix, 2009
Coding CrossWalks: Anesthesia Services
- MMI, Contexo, 2009
Coding CrossWalks: Laboratory / Pathology Services - MMI, Contexo, 2009
Coding CrossWalks: Radiology Services - MMI, Contexo, 2009
Coding CrossWalks: Surgery Services - MMI, Contexo, 2009
Coding for HIPAA: How to Report Professional Claims - AMA, Mar 2004
Coding for Pediatrics: Documentation & Reimbursement - AAP, 2008
Coding from the Operative Report - Ingenix University, current edition
Coding Guide: Anesthesia - PMIC, 2008
Coding Guide: Cardiology & Cardiovascular Surgery - PMIC, 2008
Coding Guide: Chiropractic - PMIC, 2008
Coding Guide: Chiropractic Services - Ingenix, 2008
Coding Guide: Dental Services - Ingenix, 2009
Coding Guide: Dental Services - PMIC, 2008
Coding Guide: Ear, Nose & Throat - PMIC, 2008
Coding Guide: Family Practice - PMIC, 2008
Coding Guide: General Surgery - PMIC, 2008
Coding Guide: Internal Medicine - PMIC, 2008
Coding Guide: Obstetrics & Gynecology - PMIC, 2008
Coding Guide: Ophthalmology - PMIC, 2008
Coding Guide: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - PMIC, 2008
Coding Guide: Orthopedic Surgery - PMIC, 2008
Coding Guide: Physical Medicine - PMIC, 2008
Coding Guide: Plastic Surgery - PMIC, 2008
Coding Guide: Radiology - PMIC, 2008
Coding Professionals: Today, Tomorrow & the Future - AHIMA, 2006
Coding with Modifiers: Guide to CPT & HCPCS Modifier Usage, 3e - AMA, 2008
Coding Workbook for the Physician's Office - 2008
Complete Global Service Data for Orthopaedic Surgery - AAOS, 2008
Complete Guide to Medicare Coverage Issues - Ingenix, updateable, always current
Correct Coding for Medicare, Compliance & Reimbursement - Jan 2007
CPC Coding Exam Review
- current edition
CPC-H Coding Exam Review - current edition
CPT Data Files: CD-ROM
- EBCDIC or ASCII, AMA, 2008
CPT Assistant
- monthly print publication from AMA
CPT Assistant Archives: CD-ROM
- AMA, up-to-date data & software; CD-ROMs
CPT Changes, An Insider's View, Book - AMA, 2009
CPT Changes: CD-ROM - AMA, 2009, electronic, CD-ROMs
CPT Coders Choice - PMIC, AMA, spiral-bound, 2008
CPT Coding Workbook - AMA, current edition
CPT Data Files: CD-ROM - AMA, ASCII & EBCDIC, current editions
CPT Easy Links - PMIC, all specialties
CPT Electronic Professional: CD-ROM - AMA, CD-ROMs, current editions
CPT Emergency Medicine Reference Tables - AMA, 2007
CPT Expert - Ingenix, both sizes, 2009
CPT Express Reference Coding Cards - AMA, all specialties, laminated cards, 2009
CPT Handbook for Psychiatrists, 3e - 2004
CPT / HCPCS for Physician Services - AHIMA, 2007
CPT / ICD-9 Cross Reference for Orthopaedic Surgery
- AAOS, 2008
CPT Modifier Express Reference Coding Card - AMA, current edition
CPT Outpatient Services - AMA, 2008
CPT Plus! Coders Choice - PMIC, 2008
CPT Professional - AMA, books, 2009
CPT Professional: CD-ROM - AMA, electronic CD-ROM, 2009
CPT Reference of Clinical Examples - AMA, Apr 2007
CPT / RVU, Codes: CD-ROM - AMA, 2007 & 2008 data file editions
CPT / RVU, Codes: CD-ROM
- PMIC, current data
CPT / RVU Coding Guide for Orthopaedic Surgery - AAOS, 2007
CPT Standard Edition - AMA, 2009
Cross Coder: Anesthesia
- Ingenix, 2009
Cross Coder: HCPCS
- Ingenix, 2008
Cross Coder: Medicare’s Physician Quality Reporting Initiative
- Ingenix, 2009
Cross Coder: Procedural
- Ingenix, 2009
Cross Coder: Radiology
- Ingenix, 2009
Cross Coder: Surgical
- Ingenix, 2009
Current Procedure Codes w/ RVUs: CD-ROM
- PMIC, 2008
Current Procedural Coding Expert
- Ingenix, both sizes, 2009
Denial Management: Key Tools & Strategies
- Nov 2005
Denial Management Tool Kit - Ingenix, always current  
Dermatology Coding Alert
- newsletter
DRG Desk Reference
- Ingenix, book & CD, 2009
DRG Guidebook - MMI, Contexo, 2009
DRG Plus!
- PMIC, 2008
DRG Expert - Ingenix, book & CD, 2009
Easy Links - PMIC, all specialties, current editions
ED Coding Alert - newsletter
Effective Management of Coding Services, 3e - AHIMA, Jul 2007
E/M Fast Finder - Ingenix, 2009
Encoder Pro Expert - Ingenix, code sets software & data
(The) Essential RBRVs - Ingenix, book & CD-ROM, 2009
(The) Extra Step: Facility Based Coding Practice & Review for CCS & CPC-H Exams - 2006
(The) Extra Step: Physician Based Coding Practice & Review for CCS-P & CPC Exams - 2006
Eye & Oculoplastic Surgery Coding Guide for Ambulatory Surgery Centers - HCPro, Aug 2006
Facilities & Ancillary Services - Ingenix University, current edition
Facility Guide for Interventional Radiology - Ingenix, 2009
Family Practice Coding Alert - newsletter
(The) Field Guide to Physician Coding - Greenbranch, 2006

Gastroenterology Coding Alert
- newsletter
Gastroenterology Coding Guide for Ambulatory Surgery Centers - HCPro, Dec 2005
General Surgery Coding Alert
- newsletter
(A) Guide to Hospital Billing & Coding - May 2006
HCPCS - book, AMA, 2009
HCPCS Brand Name Directory - Ingenix, 2008
HCPCS Coder's Choice - PMIC, compact, spiral, and e-book versions, 2008
HCPCS Coder's Desk Reference - Ingenix, 2009
HCPCS Cross Coder - Ingenix, current edition
HCPCS Data Files: CD-ROM - AMA, 2008
HCPCS Expert - Ingenix, for hospitals, physicians & clinics, all sizes, 2009
HCPCS Expert for Payers
- Ingenix, for payers, 2009
HCPCS Fee Analyzer - Ingenix, 2008
HCPCS Manual - HCPro, 2009
HCPCS Modifier Express Reference Coding Card - AMA, current edition
HCPCS Professional - Ingenix, 2009
HCPCS Professional - MMI, Contexo, 2009
Healthcare Code Sets, Clinical Terminologies, & Classification Systems - AHIMA, Mar 2006
Health Insurance Carrier Directory - PMIC, current editions
HIPAA Fast Finders, Laminated Cards - Ingenix, 2006 
HIPAA Resources - review our complete list of HIPAA resources here
HMO / PPO Directory
- newest edition
Home Health ICD-9 Alert - newsletter
Hospital Chargemaster Guide - Ingenix, current & updateable editions
Hospital Professional Billing Editor - Ingenix, 2009
ICD-9 Coding for Home Health - HCPro, Nov 2007
ICD-9 Coding for Skilled Nursing Facilities - HCPro, Sep 2006
ICD-9-CM AMA Hospital - AMA, Vol. 1,2 & 3, 2009
ICD-9-CM AMA Physician - AMA, Vol. 1 & 2, 2009
ICD-9-CM Coders Choice, Hospital & Payers - PMIC, 2008 
ICD-9-CM Coders Choice, Physician Office
- PMIC, 2008  
ICD-9-CM Codes: CD-ROM - PMIC, data files on CD-ROM, 2008
ICD-9-CM Coding Handbook - AHA, 2009, with & without answers
ICD-9-CM Compact Coder
- Numerous Specialties, MMI, Contexo, 2009
ICD-9-CM Data Files: CD-ROM
- AMA, data files on CD-ROM, 2008
ICD-9-CM Diagnostic Coding for Long-Term Care & Home Care, 2e - AHIMA, 2007
ICD-9-CM Diagnostic Coding & Reimbursement for Physician Services - AHIMA, 2006
ICD-9-CM Easy Coder, Vol. 1 & 2 - UnicorMed, 2008, all medical specialties
ICD-9-CM Easy Coder, Vol. 1, 2 & 3 - UnicorMed, 2008
ICD-9-CM Expert for Home Health, Nursing Facilities & Hospices - Ingenix, 2009
ICD-9-CM Expert for Hospitals - Ingenix, 2009 & updateable
ICD-9-CM Expert for Payers
- Ingenix, 2009
ICD-9-CM Expert for Physicians - Ingenix, 2009 & updateable editions
ICD-9-CM Express Reference Coding Cards - AMA, all specialties, 2009
ICD-9-CM Home Health, Skilled Nursing & Hospice - PMIC, book & CD versions, 2008
ICD-9-CM Hospital & Payer - PMIC, book & CD versions, 2008
ICD-9-CM Manual for Hospitals - HCPro, 2009
ICD-9-CM Manual for Physicians - HCPro, 2009
ICD-9-CM Physician Office - PMIC, book & CD versions, 2008
ICD-9-CM Professional for Hospitals - Ingenix, 2009
ICD-9-CM Professional for Hospitals - MMI, Contexo, 2009
ICD-9-CM Professional for Hospitals - Saunders, 2009
ICD-9-CM Professional for Physicians - Ingenix, 2009
ICD-9-CM Professional for Physicians - MMI, Contexo, 2009
ICD-9-CM Professional for Physicians - Saunders, 2009
ICD-9-CM Standard for Hospitals  - Saunders, 2009
ICD-9-CM Standard for Physicians  - Saunders, 2009
ICD-9-CM Workbook for Beginning Coders - AHA, 2008, with & without answers
ICD-10-CM & ICD-9-PCS Preview
- AHIMA, Jan 2007
ICD-10-PCS: Preview of the Structures & Conventions - Ingenix, Feb 2007
Implementation Guide to Severity-Adjusted DRGs - Ingenix, always current
Ingenix Coding Lab: Coding from the Operative Report - current edition
Ingenix Coding Lab: Facilities & Ancillary Services - current edition
Ingenix Coding Lab: Medical Billing Basics - current edition
Ingenix Coding Lab: Physician Offices
- current edition
Ingenix Coding Lab: Understanding E / M Coding
- current edition
Ingenix Coding Lab: Understanding Modifiers
- current edition
Ingenix Learning: Coding from the Operative Report - 2009
Ingenix Learning: Facilities & Ancillary Services - 2009
Ingenix Learning: Medical Billing Basics - 2009
Ingenix Learning: Physician Offices
- 2009
Ingenix Learning: Understanding E / M Coding
- 2009
Ingenix Learning: Understanding Modifiers
- 2009
Insurance Directory
- Ingenix, 2009
Insurance Handbook for the Medical Office, 10e
- Nov 2007
Internal Medicine Coding Alert - monthly newsletter
Laboratory Test Handbook, 5e - Jacobs & DeMott, 2004
Mastering Medical Coding, 3e - Nov 2007
MDS Alert - newsletter for minimum data set compliance
Medical Billing Basics - Ingenix University, current edition
Medical Coding Specialist's Exam Review - Hospital - Nov 2005
Medical Coding Specialist's Exam Review - Physician
- Sep 2004
Medical Coding: What It Is & How It Works - Oct 2005
Medical Fees in the US - PMIC, 2008
Medical Office Billing & Collections Alert - newsletter
Medical Office Coding - Mar 2005
Medical Phrase Index, 5e - PMIC, 2006
Medical Record Auditor / Medical Record Chart Analyzer, 2e - AMA, 2007
Medicare Compliance Manual - PMIC, 2007 editions
Medicare Correct Coding Guide - Ingenix, always current, both ring-binder & CD-ROM
Medicare Coverage Sourcebook - MMI, Contexo, 2009
Medicare Desk Reference for Hospitals - Ingenix, always current, updateable
Medicare Desk Reference for Physicians - Ingenix, always current, updateable
Medicare Part B Insider - newsletter, billing, reimbursement
Medicare RBRVS Payment Calculator - AMA, current
Medicare RBRVS Plus: CD-ROM - Ingenix, data & software, always current
Medicare RBRVS Sourcebook -
MMI, Contexo, 2009
Medicare RBRVS: The Physician's Guide
- 2009
Medicare Rules & Regulations - PMIC, most current edition
MGMA Coding Profile Sourcebook: Medical Specialties - 2005
MGMA Coding Profile Sourcebook: Primary Care Specialties - 2005
MGMA Coding Profile Sourcebook: Surgical Specialties - 2005
(The) Modifier Clinic: A Guide to Hospital Outpatient Challenges, 2e - 2005
Modifier Express Reference Coding Card - AMA, 2008
National Correct Coding Manual
- PMIC, always current
National Drug Code Directory
- PMIC, 2008
National Fee Analyzer
- Ingenix, 2009
Netter's Atlas of Anatomy for CPT & ICD-9-CM Coding: Musculoskeletal
- Jan 2007
Netter's Atlas of Human Anatomy for CPT Coding
- AMA, 2005
Neurology Coding Alert - newsletter
Neurosurgery Coding Alert - newsletter
(The) Next Step: Advanced Medical Coding - 2008
OB-GYN Coding Alert - newsletter
OB/GYN Coding Manual - ACOG, AMA, 2008
Oncology & Hematology Coding Alert - newsletter
Ophthalmic Coding Coach - AAO, 2008
Ophthalmology Coding Alert - newsletter
Optometry Coding & Billing Alert - newsletter
Orthopedic Coding Alert - newsletter
Orthopedic Coding Guide for Ambulatory Surgery Centers, 2e - HCPro, 2008
Orthopaedic CPT Coding Guide with RVUs - AAOS, 2008
Otolaryngology Coding Alert - newsletter
Outpatient Billing Expert - Ingenix, always current & up-to-date
Outpatient Cardiac Rehab: Reimbursement & Compliance - 2007
Outpatient Physical Therapy Coding Alert - newsletter
Pain Management Coding Alert - newsletter
Part B Billing 1-2-3: Securing Long-Term Care Ancillary Revenue, 2e - HCPro, May 2007
Part B Insider - newsletter
Pathology / Lab Coding Alert - newsletter

Pediatric Coding Alert - newsletter
Pediatric ICD-9-CM Coding Flip Chart
- AAP, 2008
Physical Medicine & Rehab Coding Alert - newsletter
Physician Offices - Ingenix University, current edition
Plain English Descriptions for ICD-9-CM - MMI, 2009
Plain English Descriptions for Procedures - MMI, 2009
Plain English Descriptions for Coding Terms - MMI, 2009
Plastic Surgery & Dermatology Coding Guide for Ambulatory Surgery Centers - HCPro, 2005
Practical E/M: Documentation & Coding Solutions - AMA, 2005
Principles of CPT Coding, 5e - AMA, 2007
Principles of CPT Coding Workbook, 2e - AMA, Aug 2007
Principles of Healthcare Reimbursement - AHIMA, 2009
Principles of ICD-9-CM Coding, 3e
- AMA, 2008
Procedural Coding Professional
- MMI, Contexo, 2009
Procedural Cross Coder
- Ingenix, current edition
Professional Review Guide for CCA Exam - 2008
Professional Review Guide for CCS Exam - 2008
Professional Review Guide for CCS-P Exam - 2008
Professional Review Guide for CHP & CHS Exams - 2006
Professional Review Guide for RHIA & RHIT Exams - 2008
Pulmonology Coding Alert - newsletter
Radiology Coding Alert - newsletter
Radiology Compliance Manager - newsletter
Radiology Cross Coder - Ingenix, current edition
RBRVS Data Manager - AMA, 2008
RBRVS Payment Calculator - AMA
RBRVS Plus: CD-ROM - Ingenix, data & software, always current
RBRVS: The Physician's Guide
- current book
Relative Values for Physicians
- Ingenix, book & CD-ROM, 2009
Resource Based Relative Value Scale - PMIC, 2008
Saunders ICD-9-CM Professional  - current edition
Saunders ICD-9-CM Standard  - current edition
Stedman's Abbreviations, Acronyms & Symbols, 4e - 2008
Stedman's CPT Dictionary - 2008
Stedman's Medical Dictionary - CD-ROM, PDA, & book formats, 2008
Stedman's Spellchecker Plus: Medical / Pharmaceutical - 2008

Step-By-Step Medical Coding
- book, workbook & extras, 2008
Surgical Cross Coder - Ingenix, current edition
Third Party Payer Directory - PMIC, 2009
Understanding E / M Coding - Ingenix University, current edition
Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Professional Billing, 9e - Jan 2008
Understanding Hospital Coding & Billing - 2006
Understanding Hospital Billing & Coding - 2006
Understanding ICD-9-CM: A Worktext - 2006 edition
Understanding Medical Coding, 2e - 2006
Understanding Modifiers - Ingenix University, current edition
Uniform Billing Editor - book & CD-ROM, Ingenix, always current
Urology Coding Alert - newsletter
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Please remember that the government no longer allows a grace period for annual code sets. The new HIPAA Transaction and Code Set Rule requires providers to use national medical code sets that are valid at the time that a service is provided. ICD-9-CM code revisions become effective October 1st each year while CPT and HCPCS code revisions become effective January 1st. In order for you to meet this requirement, you must have the revised CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-9-CM codes in your possession before the implementation dates. The best way to do this is to order your code books early.

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