Coders' Desk Reference, 2003

Rating:
Summary: Coder's Desk Reference
Review: A necessary reference book if you use CPT codes on a regular basis for any reason. It helps me when I get "stuck" in choosing the right code. The book gives the "lay" description of the CPT code in all sections except lab, radiology and pathology (they have a separate book). I use this book along with other resources, including discussion with the physician, to gain insight into choosing one code over another. As an RN and coding/compliance auditor of a large physician practice, I highly recommend this book as a necessary tool for the industry!!

Rating:
Summary: Coder's Desk Reference
Review: A necessary reference book if you use CPT codes on a regular basis for any reason. It helps me when I get "stuck" in choosing the right code. The book gives the "lay" description of the CPT code in all sections except lab, radiology and pathology (they have a separate book). I use this book along with other resources, including discussion with the physician, to gain insight into choosing one code over another. As an RN and coding/compliance auditor of a large physician practice, I highly recommend this book as a necessary tool for the industry!!