Buck's Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2019 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. Explanations of coding concepts are followed by practice exercises to reinforce understanding of the material. 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 text so thoroughly covers all coding sets in one source!

• NEW! Updated content includes the latest coding information available, promoting accurate coding and success on the job.
• NEW! Additional exercise questions covering the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.

Unit 1: Reimbursement

1. Reimbursement, HIPAA, and Compliance

Unit 2: ICD-10-CM

2. An Overview of ICD-10-CM

3. ICD-10-CM Outpatient Coding and Reporting Guidelines

4. Using ICD-10-CM

5. Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-10-CM Chapters 1-10)

6. Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-10-CM Chapters 11-14)

7. Chapter-Specific Guidelines (ICD-10-CM Chapters 15-21

Unit 3: CPT and HCPCS

8. Introduction to CPT

9. Introduction to the Level II National Codes (HCPCS)

10. Modifiers

11. Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services

12. Anesthesia

13. Surgery Guidelines and General Surgery

14. Integumentary System

15. Musculoskeletal System

16. Respiratory System

17. Cardiovascular System

18. Hemic, Lymphatic, Mediastinum, and Diaphragm

19. Digestive System

20. Urinary and Male Genital Systems

21. Reproductive, Intersex Surgery, Female Genital System, Maternity Care and Delivery

22. Endocrine and Nervous Systems

23. Eye, Ocular Adnexa, Auditory, and Operating Microscope

24. Radiology

25. Pathology/Laboratory

26. Medicine

Unit 4: Inpatient Coding

27. 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

Figure Credits

Coders’ Index