Buck's Coding Exam Review 2026/2027 - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 1st Edition
by Elsevier
Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
ISBN:
9780443350603
Copyright:
2026
Publication Date:
12-22-2025
Page Count:
384
Imprint:
Elsevier
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$104.99
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Prepare to succeed on your coding certification exam with Buck’s Coding Exam Review 2026/2027: The Physician and Facility Certification Step! This extensive exam review provides complete coverage of all topics included on the physician and facility coding certification exams — including anatomy, terminology, and pathophysiology for each body system; reimbursement issues; CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM/PCS coding; and more. Six full practice exams (with answers and rationales) simulate the testing experience and provide enough practice to reassure even the most insecure exam-taker. It’s the only coding exam review you need!
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- NEW! Annually updated content includes the latest coding information available, promoting accurate coding and success on the job
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- NEW! Updated content features the latest coding information available, promoting accurate coding and success on the job
- Updated exams mimic the latest format changes to best simulate the exam experience
- NEW! Separately updated 2027 exam application will be made available in December 2026
- Six full practice exams on the Evolve companion website simulate the experience of taking the actual coding. certification exams, allowing you to assess your strengths and weaknesses in order to develop a plan for focused study
- Full coverage and exam prep for facility and physician coding
- Coverage reflects the latest changes to the CPT E/M guidelines for office and other outpatient codes
- Answers and rationales to questions on the practice exams let you check your work
- Concise outline format helps you access key information quickly and study more efficiently
- Mobile-optimized quick quizzes offer on-the-go practice with more than 350 medical terminology, pathophysiology, CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM questions
- “Real-life” coding reports simulate the reports that you will encounter on the job and challenge you to apply key coding principles to actual cases
- Test-taking tips in the Success Strategies section guide you step-by-step through the entire exam process
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Success Strategies
Part 1: Anatomy, Terminology, and Pathophysiology
Part 2: Physician-based Reimbursement Issues
Part 3: Facility-based Reimbursement Issues
Part 4: CPT and HCPCS Coding
Part 5: ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Coding
Part 6: Physician-based Examinations
Part 7: Facility-based Examinations
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Appendix
A. Resources
B. Answers
C. Medical Terminology
D. Combining Forms
E. Prefixes
F. Suffixes
G. Abbreviations
H. Further Text Resources
I. Pharmacology Review
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