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Is it ok to buy an old book for icd-9-cm coding practice?
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Rubie Taylor in Montgomery, Alabama

6 months ago

not referring to the icd9cm book itself, but the study aides, i.e. Faye Brown, Clinical Coding workout, I hear these books really help but i don't want to spend that much on extra books to buy the new versions. Would it make a huge difference to study and practice from an older version?

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valentine in Sandy, Utah

6 months ago

Rubie Taylor in Montgomery, Alabama said: not referring to the icd9cm book itself, but the study aides, i.e. Faye Brown, Clinical Coding workout, I hear these books really help but i don't want to spend that much on extra books to buy the new versions. Would it make a huge difference to study and practice from an older version?

It doesn't make much of a difference. I NEVER buy new editions of books. Its cheaper that way, and the codes and guidelines do not change much from one edition to another. Besides, the point is to gain experience with looking up codes, or coding case scenarios, and older editions accomplish that.

I am studying for the CCS and I bought a 2010 study guide and 2010 clinical coding workout.

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Rubie in Montgomery, Alabama

6 months ago

valentine in Sandy, Utah said: It doesn't make much of a difference. I NEVER buy new editions of books. Its cheaper that way, and the codes and guidelines do not change much from one edition to another. Besides, the point is to gain experience with looking up codes, or coding case scenarios, and older editions accomplish that.

Thank you thats what I wasn't sure of. Do great on the test!

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valentine in Austin, Texas

6 months ago

Thanks! Which test are you studying for?

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Rubie in Montgomery, Alabama

6 months ago

valentine in Austin, Texas said: Thanks! Which test are you studying for?

not studying for a particular exam right now I'm just trying to get more inpatient coding practice than what my classwork offers

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