Buck's Step-By-Step Medical Coding, 2026 Edition -- Elsevier

Take your first step toward a successful career in medical coding with guidance from the most trusted name in coding education! The bestselling <b>Buck's </b><b>Step-by-Step Medical Coding</b> is a practical, easy-to-use resource that shows you exactly how to code using all current coding sets. To reinforce your understanding, practice exercises follow the explanations of each coding concept. In addition to coverage of reimbursement, ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and inpatient coding, an Evolve website includes 30-day access to TruCode^(R) Encoder Essentials. No other book so thoroughly covers all coding sets!<ul><li><b>Theory and practical review questions</b> (located at the end of each chapter) focus on recalling important chapter information and application of codes</li><li><b>A step-by-step approach</b> makes it easier to build your coding skills and remember the material</li><li><b>Learning objective and glossary review questions</b> reinforce your understanding of key chapter concepts and terms</li><li><b>Coverage reflects the latest CPT E/M guidelines changes </b>for office and other outpatient codes</li><li><b>30-day trial to TruCode^(R) Encoder Essentials </b>gives you experience with using an encoder (plus access to additional encoder practice exercises on the Evolve website)</li><li><b>UNIQUE! "Real-life" coding reports</b> simulate the reports you will encounter as a coder and help you apply coding principles to actual cases</li><li><b>Online activi