Coders' Toolkit
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Clinical Pharmacology - This resource provides clinically-relevant, in-depth coverage of information pertaining to generic, brand name, nutritional, herbal, and investigational drugs. Drug monographs provide information on indications and dosage, administration guidelines, mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, contraindications, interactions, and adverse reactions. This resource can also be used to compare drugs, identify products, locate patent information, and check IV compatibility.
Gale Virtual Reference Library - Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. It includes the Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine which has information on more than 1,600 medical disorders and concepts. Each article includes in-depth discussion of causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, procedures, and other related topics.
MicroMedex - The MicroMedex Healthcare Series provides quick access to information on diseases, toxicology, and drugs including features to assist with drug comparison, drug identification, therapeutic class searching, and dosing. Helpful laboratory tools such as measurement and conversion calculators are also available within this resource.
StatRef - StatRef contains more than 50 full-text medical textbooks, all of which are fully searchable.
UpToDate - UpToDate is a comprehensive evidence-based clinical information resource, and is designed to provide concise, practical answers quickly at the point of care.
ICD-9-CM (Full-Text via StatRef)
Medicode ICD-9, CPT & RVU Coding Resource (Full-Text via StatRef)
Updated July 2009 Links Checked May 2007
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