Patho resources:
There are not many resources for this area but we did find a few.
If you need a little patho help this thread can be helpful.
This site outlines Patho textbook chapters.
It also includes molecular markers.
Pathology Outlines: http://www.pathologyoutlines.com/
This section lists stains and molecular markers: http://www.pathologyoutlines.com/stains.html
CodeMap includes listings of lab & radiology briefings.
CodeMap: https://www.codemap.com/section.cfm?id=160
Geisinger has some great stuff here:
Journal Tools
Textbook Tools
Web Link Directories
Comprehensive Pathology Sites
Specialty Resources
https://www.geisingermedicallabs.com/lab/resources.shtml
There are two types of general tests in Path and Lab: qualitative and quantitative. Quantitative tests how much of a certain thing is in the body (say, calcium or alcohol), while qualitative tests for the presence of a substance, period.
Path and Lab codes are measured by the number of tests performed and not the results of the test.
There are five other trusted clinical resources that coders should have at their disposal:
Here is a free Apple iOS app:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pathophysiology-quiz-questions/id1084372490
And a Google Play one as well:
play.google.com
We are not affiliated with the apps in any way. There are many more available in the App stores for each device.
There are not many resources for this area but we did find a few.
If you need a little patho help this thread can be helpful.
This site outlines Patho textbook chapters.
It also includes molecular markers.
Pathology Outlines: http://www.pathologyoutlines.com/
This section lists stains and molecular markers: http://www.pathologyoutlines.com/stains.html
CodeMap includes listings of lab & radiology briefings.
CodeMap: https://www.codemap.com/section.cfm?id=160
Geisinger has some great stuff here:
Journal Tools
Textbook Tools
Web Link Directories
Comprehensive Pathology Sites
Specialty Resources
Internet Resources for the Practicing Pathologist
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There are two types of general tests in Path and Lab: qualitative and quantitative. Quantitative tests how much of a certain thing is in the body (say, calcium or alcohol), while qualitative tests for the presence of a substance, period.
Path and Lab codes are measured by the number of tests performed and not the results of the test.
There are five other trusted clinical resources that coders should have at their disposal:
- Medical Dictionary (e.g. Dorland’s)
- Clinical disease process reference (e.g. Merck Manual)
- Anatomy and physiology reference (e.g. Atlas of Human Anatomy by Frank Netter)
- ICD-10-specific (Comprehensive Anatomy and Physiology for ICD-10-Cm and –PCS Coding)
- AHA Coding Handbook (ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/PCS)
Here is a free Apple iOS app:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pathophysiology-quiz-questions/id1084372490
And a Google Play one as well:
Pathophysiology Review - Apps on Google Play
350 study cards, 200 topical review questions, and two 50-question final exams.
We are not affiliated with the apps in any way. There are many more available in the App stores for each device.