AMA Physician ICD-9-CM 2009
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Excellent book if you are interested in International Classification of Diseases. The Clinical Modification(ICD-9-CM) is based on the World Health Organization's International Classification of Diseases (ICD-9-CM). ICD-9-CM is the official system of assigning codes to diagnoses and procedures associated with hospital utilization in the United States. The ICD is also used for health records, reimbursement systems, and public data. If you are interested in Medical Billing & Coding, this is a must have book!
4149088
A necessary evil for the profession, but it's easy to read and navigate.  Inclusion of ICD codes is also helpful.
1122350
We ordered this book for our Cardiology Practice.  It is a great book to have, very informative and easy to read.  It has a lot of medical information with illustrations.  It is probably one of the best resource books in my Medical Coding Department.
2220581
It's here. What we've all been waiting for. The third edition of the OTPM. And it does  not disappoint.
This edition looks to be largely re-written, not just up-dated, and there are many new  contributors. There is a new section on the palliation of non-malignant disease, which I  think will be particularly useful for the majority of us who deal primarily with advanced  cancer. New chapters deal with the role of each of the allied health professionals who  make up the multidisciplinary team. There are also new chapters on the principles of  evidence-based medicine and on learning communication skills, both of which I think are  particularly welcome.
It is not possible to review each section of what is a very large textbook. Overall, it  provides good coverage of the whole field of palliative medicine. Duplication, as may  occur in any multi-authored text, has been kept to a minimum. Although it has about the  same number of pages, the use of a smaller (but very legible) font gives the impression  that this edition is considerably larger and has a lot more information than the previous  one. I have to declare that I wrote the chapter on HIV/AIDS in Adults, about which  nothing more will be said, but had nothing else to do with the production of this book.
Is it up to date? I browsed a few areas where practice has changed in the last few years  and found good coverage for selective COX-2 inhibitors, NMDA receptor antagonists  and interventional radiology, although the usefulness of low molecular weight heparins in  palliative care has not been emphasized.
Is it worth it? The book is not cheap by anybody's standards. But the answer has to be  yes because this book will remain the gold standard reference in palliative medicine for  the next few years at least. The editors are to be congratulated on the successful  completion of what is a very impressive reference. And all who work in palliative  medicine owe a debt of gratitude to Derek Doyle, who has now pioneered this book  through three editions.
Dr Roger Woodruff
Director of Palliative Care, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia
450117
I am taking a medical billing course, and purchased this book so I can learn about the body and its functions. It is easy to understand, and has a cd that is helpful with pronouncing medial terms. Although it is not required in the course, my textbook suggests it would be helpful information which could assist with possible career advancement in a physician's office with a medical billing or coding position.
803650
Well written and well illustrated. Excellent for residents, fellows and for practicing physicians. Illustrations are clear and easy to understand. The ECG tracings are of high quality.
4217169
Good review of basic heart failure through cases.  Seemingly intended for general cardiologists.  Touches on a few advanced heart failure topics (i.e. one chapter on transplant selection) but this textbook is not one intended for advanced heart failure training (no substantial coverage of mechanical support, advanced hemodynamic monitoring, cardiopulmonary stress testing, transplant management etc...).  That said within scope of book, topics were covered well.
1296197
It does not show you step by step instructions.  It just gives you the codes to the examples.  Even though the title says "comprehensive," it does not cover as much information as my other AMA ICD-10 training book.  Some chapters in this book are way too short.
4498680
Dr. Rothenberg is one of most famous doctor in anti-agind medicine. His presentation at medical conference is very interesting and understandable. So many physicians attend his lecture evry time. This book is very organized, so it is very helpful to study preventive medicine such as nutrition, exercise and stress reduction for medical doctors in various fields and also it can be a exellent guide book for people's daily life. I reccomend it for everyone who want to live longer and more healthily. MAKOTO MD JAPAN
745961
Great condition the book has helped me pass my class.  ICD-10- PCS would be much harder without the book.  It was in great condition.
4870217
I like this book.  It's a bit of "info overload" but, in the section "Medicines That Interact with Herbs" I was able to quickly identify
interactives that pertained to my profile.  Since I am sensitive to Meds, Foods, etc. I found the book to be invaluable. I would
like to see a "bare bones" book that lists ALL interactions in one reliable source.  For example:  Caffeine can also cause
increased Mirtazapine levels, and risk of hepatic reactions (info not reflected in this book). Mirtazapine is also contraindicated with drugs such as ferrous sulfate, alprazolam.and gabapentin,  You need to be a detective to seek out all this info....if you
know you even have to....and where... to look.  And, unfortunately this is info most Drs. aren't aware of when prescribing.  And, not all resources are the same.  Epocrates, WebMD, Drugs.com, etc. differ in completeness.  (Drugs.com just today issued a blog on "Green Tea may interfere with a Blood Pressure medication".  That's been indicated for years on Epocrates)
As a lay person, I feel, complete and up to date info on all contraindications.in one reliable source for physicians, pharmacists and patients alike could conceivably cut down on the need, and cost. of some care
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I just HAD TO GET (what I thought was) THE LAST ICD 9 CM BOOK before version 10.....tired of waiting for our distributor at the hospital to come across, so I ordered this and it was on my desk in two days.  Carol Buck knows what she is doin' - have used her publications before.  And NOW ladies and germs, we discover we are going to struggle on with "9" for more than another year!
4238830
It is a great book for beginners for ICD-10-CM and it is reequired for my ICD-10-CM course study. I like it so much.
806695
As virtually everyone will need medical care at one time or another, Dr. Alexander Sytmans book is one of those rare publications that can be of value to virtually all of us.  It is intended to improve communications with our physicians and other health care providers, improve our health care outcomes, and avoid unnecessary medical complications. I strongly recommend this book.
The book is based on Dr. Sytmans experiences over four decades of practice as an internist and cardiologist.  He writes about many instances where a patients care was, or could have been, compromised by seemingly minor omissions such as forgetting to tell the doctor about past medical problems, current medications or allergies.  Many of these omissions could have led to serious or even fatal complications. He wrote this book in an attempt to reduce the likelihood of these untoward events. I short, to make us "good patients". To this end, he provides a roadmap with specific and easy to follows rules and strategies that can significantly improve the quality and outcomes of our health care. As a retired physician, I would have appreciated my own patients having read this book.
Among others, his recommendations include keeping and providing your doctor with up-to-date records of previous illnesses, allergies, and current and past medications.  Also, one should make sure that all specialists and primary care physicians coordinate treatment programs and medications. In addition he emphasizes the importance of having a patient advocate accompany a patient to the doctors office or to visit regularly when the patient is hospitalized.
Finally, the book is well written and easy to read. The limited amount of medical jargon is clearly explained. Dr. Sytman has included experiences from his practice that help clarify his message. l believe this book is well worth reading and owning.  It can improve the quality of your medical care and, as noted in the title, it could save your life.
G Bernstein, M.D.
3999718
The book came quickly, and was required for school. A newer edition will be avaliable in March. Some information was a little off because it was published in 2008. It doesn't come with the answers, the teachers have the answers. It came with a trial version of Encoder Pro which is very helpful, and can be reinstalled, but you need to be able to look things up quickly from the CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-9-CM books for certification.
153710
Nice one , bought on a recommendation from a senior doctor , haven't read fully though .. But seems very useful
1698220
The Medcin CD is an excellent companion for the EHR textbook I was using for class.  It provides an opportunity to get acquainted with an EHR system prior to working in a healthcare setting.  It helped me see the differences between the databases I've worked with in the past and the EHR systems I'll be working with in the future.