This reference is intended for CPT and ICD-9-CM codebook users who seek a better understanding of musculoskeletal structure. Some 1,000 detailed anatomical paintings created by Dr. Frank H. Netter (1906-1991) are accompanied by the corresponding codes and complete procedural and diagnostic descriptions. Each of 12 chapters opens with a brief introduction explaining the features of a particular musculoskeletal region. Samples of multiple operative reports are found in the appendix. Coding specialist Kirschner served for 16 years as secretary of the AMA"s CPT Editorial Panel. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)