Designed as a primer for the health information technology field, this book offers a clear description of the current U.S. health care system and how electronic technologies are used to monitor and document patient information. Brogan (Griffin Technical College) explains the classification systems and medical terminology used in ICD-9 and CPT coding, and provides plenty of information on reimbursement technologies. Designed for students and health care professionals who need more technical background on IT applications in the medical field, this book also provides a link to an online instructor's manual that can be used to explain these concepts in a classroom environment. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)