AMA CPT® Assistant - 1995 Issue 3 (Fall)
Resource Materials for the Physician Office (Fall 1995)
Fall 1995 pages 11-15 Resource Materials for the Physician Office Every physician's office needs comprehensive medical reference material to appropriately code diagnoses and procedures. Many of the questions we answer at the American Medical Association can be researched in common reference books, that are easy to use and provide additional information on choosing correct code(s). Several of these references were listed in the Spring 1991 CPT Assistant. We have expanded the list and included a list of clinical specialty books, which are very helpful in answering coding questions. While each physician office may require specific reference tools, the following...
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Article Overview
This article reviews reference materials commonly used in physician offices to support diagnosis and procedure coding, documentation, claim preparation, and related administrative tasks. It also highlights specialty-specific guidebooks and other publications associated with major medical organizations. The piece is useful for coders, billers, office managers, and physicians who want to understand the types of reference tools discussed in CPT Assistant during the mid-1990s.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers identify the kinds of manuals, handbooks, and specialty guides that supported coding and documentation workflows in a physician office setting, and it shows which professional organizations published or endorsed commonly used resources.
Article Sections
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Resource Materials for the Physician Office
Overview of commonly used reference tools for physician-office coding, documentation, and claim-related tasks. The section describes general categories of books and manuals that support coding research and office workflow.
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Clinical Specialty Books
A list of specialty-oriented reference guides used in selected clinical fields. The section identifies examples from multiple medical organizations and specialties.
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Availability and AMA Note
Information about how the listed materials were distributed or obtained and a notice regarding AMA endorsement. This section covers ordering and publication context rather than coding content.
What You Will Learn
- Which categories of reference materials were considered useful in physician offices
- How specialty-specific guidebooks were organized by clinical area
- Which professional organizations were associated with commonly used coding references
- What kinds of administrative and documentation resources were highlighted for office use
Who Should Read This
- Physician office staff
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Practice managers
- Physicians
- Health information professionals
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