Buck's Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2026 Edition

Take your first step toward a successful career in medical coding with guidance from the most trusted name in coding education! The bestselling Buck's Step-by-Step Medical Coding 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 Encoder Essentials. No other book so thoroughly covers all coding sets! 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