McDermott, R. E., K. D. Stocks and J. Ogden. 2000. Code Blue. Syracuse, UT: Traemus Books.

Note by J. R. Martin

Code Blue publishers web site | Healthcare Cost Main Page | Service Industry Main Page

This book is promoted as a textbook/novel applicable as a supplement to an intermediate or advanced cost accounting course. The novel portion of the book (also a murder mystery) introduces service industry cost accounting, a topic frequently neglected in traditional cost accounting textbooks. The story involves a hospital diagnostic related group (DRG) cost accounting system. According to the authors, the principles taught can be applied to most service industries.