Special Resources » Databases: Health
Archives of health bulletins, consumer information, nutrition databases (e.g., RDA, USDA food composition data), health hotlines. Health insurer credit ratings. Managed care company report cards. Substance abuse databases (e.g., SAID, ETOH). Tobacco prevention archives. Databases of Health Codes: APG, CPT, DRG, ICD-9, ICD-10
The following is the collection of special resources throughout the library. Click on main category / sub-category for that section of the library OR Click on resource title for immediate access to the resource.
National Library of Medicine Health Hotlines [21655] 
Database of 300 health-related organizations operating toll-free telephone services
Database of 300 health-related organizations operating toll-free telephone services
FDA Interstate Certified Shellfish Shippers List [32489]
Shippers certified under the uniform sanitation requirements of the National Shellfish Program
Shippers certified under the uniform sanitation requirements of the National Shellfish Program
Health Care Safety » Accreditation
Organizations & their procedures for accreditation of health care facilities
Organizations & their procedures for accreditation of health care facilities
Drug Information Database and OTC Drug Information [19921]
Pharmaceutical information for patients including Over-the-counter (OTC)
Pharmaceutical information for patients including Over-the-counter (OTC)
ANSI Reason Code Guidebook [18044]
Download ANSI Reason Codes, Medicare Remark & MOA Codes that explain why a claim has not been paid
Download ANSI Reason Codes, Medicare Remark & MOA Codes that explain why a claim has not been paid
Classification of Diseases [3966]
Describes the International Classification of Diseases 9&10 ICD & ICD-CM
Describes the International Classification of Diseases 9&10 ICD & ICD-CM
Clinical Care Classification System Terminology Tables [25390]
For documenting the essence of patient care in the electronic health record
For documenting the essence of patient care in the electronic health record
DRG, APG & ICD-9-CM Resources [3075]
Large number of resources such as calculators, manuals, etc. related to DRG, APG & ICD-9-CM coding
Large number of resources such as calculators, manuals, etc. related to DRG, APG & ICD-9-CM coding
ICD-9 Codes used by Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation [10770]
Download a MS Excel spreadsheet of valid ICD-9 codes used for WC in the state of Ohio
Download a MS Excel spreadsheet of valid ICD-9 codes used for WC in the state of Ohio
ICD-9-CM Diagnosis and Procedure Codes with their Abbreviated Titles - Medicare [22251]
Diagnostic codes, surgical codes, annual updates used by Medicare
Diagnostic codes, surgical codes, annual updates used by Medicare
LOINC: Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes [22572]
Database of laboratory codes - Lab LOINC and Clinical LOINC
Database of laboratory codes - Lab LOINC and Clinical LOINC
Unique Physician Identification Number (UPIN) Search [22260]
Search for UPINs by State and the Name of the Physician
Search for UPINs by State and the Name of the Physician
Unique Physician Identifier Number (UPIN) Lookup [18045]
Unique numbering of physicians who provide services for which payment is made under Medicare
Unique numbering of physicians who provide services for which payment is made under Medicare
Occupational Medicine » Medicare
Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services - directories, fees, contracts
Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services - directories, fees, contracts
AR-Arkansas Center for Health Statistics [12319]
Disease and injury surveillance, mortality statistics and more
Disease and injury surveillance, mortality statistics and more
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System - State Information [12321]
State-based surveillance system active in all 50 states
State-based surveillance system active in all 50 states
FL-Florida: Public Health Statistics [12352]
Data on health status indicators at the county, state, and national levels
Data on health status indicators at the county, state, and national levels
WI-Wisconsin: Health Statistics A-Z [12317]
Alphabetical listing of online information related to collecting and reporting health statistics in Wisconsin
Alphabetical listing of online information related to collecting and reporting health statistics in Wisconsin
Statistics » Medical Costs
Average cost for medical care per DRG code, medical procedures & costs, etc.
Average cost for medical care per DRG code, medical procedures & costs, etc.
AR-Arkansas Medicare Fee Schedule [18055]
Search for fee amounts by simply typing in a CPT procedure code
Search for fee amounts by simply typing in a CPT procedure code
Medicare Durable Medical Equipment & Supplies Fee Schedule [22262]
Search for items by HCPCS, Description and State
Search for items by HCPCS, Description and State
Medicare Payment Systems [22252]
Ambulatory & physician fee schedules, relative value file, hospital prospective payment systems and more
Ambulatory & physician fee schedules, relative value file, hospital prospective payment systems and more
WI-Wisconsin Health Data Information Center [12318]
Data about charges and services provided by Wisconsin hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers
Data about charges and services provided by Wisconsin hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers
Wellness Programs » Consumer Health
Health and medical resources and libraries for the general public
Health and medical resources and libraries for the general public
Consumer Action Handbook [567]
Names, addresses, telephone numbers of trade groups, consumer protection offices, federal agencies
Names, addresses, telephone numbers of trade groups, consumer protection offices, federal agencies
Consumer Health Information [155]
The state of New York has provided online access to various consumer health information
The state of New York has provided online access to various consumer health information
Consumer Information Center [1097]
Full text versions of federal consumer publications from the US government
Full text versions of federal consumer publications from the US government
Consumer Publications - Health & Medical [1099]
Federal consumer brochures on health, drug & health aids, medical problems, mental health
Federal consumer brochures on health, drug & health aids, medical problems, mental health
Diseases & Conditions Encyclopedia [12053]
Database of health information for consumers - alphabetical by condition
Database of health information for consumers - alphabetical by condition
Doctor-Patient Communication Tips [2569]
Guidance on how the patient can enhance communications with their physicians
Guidance on how the patient can enhance communications with their physicians
US FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection [798]
Works to prevent fraud, deception, and unfair business practices in the marketplace
Works to prevent fraud, deception, and unfair business practices in the marketplace
USA State, County, and City Government Consumer Protection Offices [11967]
Directory of consumer protection offices in the USA - addresses, phone numbers, links if available
Directory of consumer protection offices in the USA - addresses, phone numbers, links if available
PubMed - Dentistry [7837]
More than 20 years of bibliographic data from over 3,600 professional journals - abstracts
More than 20 years of bibliographic data from over 3,600 professional journals - abstracts
Wellness Programs » Diet Management
Food guide pyramid, nutrition guides, dietary guidelines, weight control & more
Food guide pyramid, nutrition guides, dietary guidelines, weight control & more
Databases: USDA Food Composition Data [2182]
Databases that may be downloaded or searched online for food composition analysis
Databases that may be downloaded or searched online for food composition analysis
IBIDS: International Bibliographic Information on Dietary Supplements [8623]
Database of published, peer-reviewed, international, scientific literature on dietary supplements
Database of published, peer-reviewed, international, scientific literature on dietary supplements
USDA Nutrient Database for Standard Reference [2181]
Look up nutrient values for a large database of foods via a text based search engine
Look up nutrient values for a large database of foods via a text based search engine
Wellness Programs » Disease Prevention
Materials for employers to promote workplace health and wellness
Materials for employers to promote workplace health and wellness
Wellness Program Employee Fact Sheets [26221]
A series of fact sheets for employees designed to promote health and fitness and prevent disease
A series of fact sheets for employees designed to promote health and fitness and prevent disease
Great Ideas [9050]
Field tested, immediately applicable ideas contributing to the success of hospices in the US
Field tested, immediately applicable ideas contributing to the success of hospices in the US
Wellness Programs » Stop Smoking
Health effects of environmental smoke, workplace smoking rules and more
Health effects of environmental smoke, workplace smoking rules and more
State Tobacco Activities Tracking and Evaluation (STATE) System [4510]
Comprehensive summary information on tobacco use in all 50 states
Comprehensive summary information on tobacco use in all 50 states
Tobacco Control Archives Collection [563]
University of California San Francisco databases on tobacco control
University of California San Francisco databases on tobacco control
Tobacco Information & Prevention Source [3307]
Very large number of resources including a smoking and health database
Very large number of resources including a smoking and health database
Wellness Programs » Stress Management
Mental health stress including stress resulting from workplace conditions
Mental health stress including stress resulting from workplace conditions
Drug-Free Guide [2023]
Database of drugs, including slang terms, what the drugs look like and paraphernalia
Database of drugs, including slang terms, what the drugs look like and paraphernalia
Information on Drugs of Abuse [2377] Although not a complete listing of all drugs of abuse, information is provided on the major ones
SAMHDA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Data Archive [3195]
Ready access to substance abuse and mental health research data
Ready access to substance abuse and mental health research data
State Alcohol & Drug Abuse Agencies [9812]
Contact information for all state alcohol and drug abuse agencies in the USA
Contact information for all state alcohol and drug abuse agencies in the USA
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