Changelog
Verified public release notes. Older entries describe earlier versions; current feature availability may differ.
What changed in HCC Buddy?
The HCC Buddy changelog summarizes product updates, coding-tool improvements, and release history for the ICD-10-CM encoder, HCC mapping tools, Chrome extension, and risk adjustment workflows.
Web releaseSeptember 4, 2026
- •Current V28 and historical PY2025 V24 references are separately described on public tool pages.
- •The RAF Calculator supports CMS-HCC V28 PY2026 for supported member contexts, with required source checks.
- •Code Book includes source-period details and links to the reference workflow.
v2.2.0March 2026
- •Added annual pricing option ($199.99/year)
- •Simplified to single Pro plan with a free Pro trial
- •New social proof metrics section on homepage
- •Sticky call-to-action bar for better conversion flow
- •Brand color unification across all surfaces
- •Navigation restructured with Tools dropdown
v2.1.0March 2026
- •Full admin dashboard with user management
- •Account audit trail and security headers
- •Multi-factor authentication (TOTP)
- •PostgreSQL migration (Supabase)
- •Enhanced security: account lockout, field encryption, PHI upload scanning
v2.0.0February 2026
- •Chrome extension side panel redesign
- •Full ICD-10-CM encoder with tree navigation
- •Drug reference lookup
- •NPI provider lookup
- •Earlier RAF reference tools; see the current supported model above
- •Ask Buddy coding questions
v1.0.0January 2026
- •Initial release
- •ICD-10 code search and HCC category mapping
- •Chrome extension with side panel
- •Basic code bookmarks