Evolve Resources for Buck's Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2026 Edition, 1st Edition

• A step-by-step approach makes it easier to build your skills and remember the material. • 30-day trial access to TruCode® Encoder Essentials gives you experience with using an encoder (in addition to separate encoder practice exercises on the Evolve website). • Learning Objective and glossary review questions are included at the end of each chapter. • UNIQUE! Concrete "real-life" coding reports (cleared of any confidential information) simulate the reports you will encounter as a coder and help you apply coding principles to actual cases. • Instructor-led assessments on the companion Evolve website provide additional assessment options in classroom settings (answers and rationales provided at the discretion of your instructor).

• NEW! Updated content includes the latest coding information available, promoting accurate coding and success on the job.

Unit 1: Reimbursement

1. Reimbursement, HIPAA, and Compliance

Unit 2: ICD-10-CM

1. An Overview of ICD-10-CM
2. ICD-10-CM Outpatient Coding and Reporting Guidelines
3. Using ICD-10-CM
4. Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-10-CM Chapters 1-10)
5. Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-10-CM Chapters 11-14)
6. Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-10-CM Chapters 15-22)

Unit 3: CPT and HCPCS

1. Introduction to CPT
2. Introduction to the Level II National Codes (HCPCS)
3. Modifiers
4. Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services
5. Anesthesia
6. Surgery Guidelines and General Surgery
7. Integumentary System
8. Musculoskeletal System
9. Respiratory System
10. Cardiovascular System
11. Hemic, Lymphatic, Mediastinum, and Diaphragm
12. Digestive System
13. Urinary and Male Genital Systems
14. Reproductive, Intersex Surgery, Female Genital System, Maternity Care and Delivery
15. Endocrine and Nervous Systems
16. Eye, Ocular Adnexa, Auditory, and Operating Microscope
17. Radiology
18. Pathology/Laboratory
19. Medicine

Unit 4: Inpatient Coding

1. Inpatient Coding

Appendix A: Online Resources
Appendix B: Exercise, Quick Check, and Toolbox Answers
Appendix C: Learning Objective and Glossary Review Answers
Appendix D: EHR Screens
Glossary
Coders’ Index

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